A New Map of AFRICA from the latest Authorities.

This early nineteenth century map of Africa is notable for its accuracy and restraint; the unknown interior is left blank. Earlier mapmakers often went overboard when making maps of ‘dark amd mysterious Africa’, filling it with all sorts of imaginary lakes and other features. Nevertheless, with its 'salt mines' 'gum forests' and 'residence of the King of Cape Lopez', this attractive map still fires the imagination. John Cary was considered 'the most representative, able and prolific of English cartographers'. Tooley says, 'As an engraver he was elegant and exact with fine clear lettering and great delicacy of touch'. When the Ordnance Survey began accurately mapping the UK, they used John Cary's style as the basis for their work.

Fine condition.