Description: 'WORLD ON GNOMONIC PROJECTION, I., Africa and South Europe'Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring, 1856Title of map (not printed on the page):'WORLD ON GNOMONIC PROJECTION, I., Africa and South Europe' Marked on this map are the Mountains of Kong, a non-existent mountain range charted on English maps of Africa from 1798 through the late 1880s. An early map resulting from exploration of the area and showing this west to east mountain range in 1798 was produced by English cartographer James Rennell. The mountains were thought to begin in West Africa near the highland source of the Niger River near Tembakounda in Guinea, then continue east to the also fictitious Central African Mountains of the Moon, thought to be where the White Nile rose. Cartographers stopped including the mountains on maps after French explorer Louis Gustave Binger established that the mountains were fictitious in his 1887-1889 expedition to chart the Niger River from its mouth in the Gulf of Guinea and through C�te d'Ivoire. Cotidal lines are marked on the mapDATE PRINTED: 1856 IMAGE SIZE: Approx 31.5 x 29.5cm, 12.5 x 11.5 inches (Large)ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J & C Walker PROVENANCE: "Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge", published by Edward Stanford, 6 Charing Cross, London [SDUK Atlas] TYPE: Antique steel engraved map with original outline hand colouring VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plainCONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. This map was coloured by hand at the time of publication, thus the colouration may vary slightly between different examples of the map; the colouring applied to the map you receive may differ slightly from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPA�A: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.
Price: 31.99 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2023-12-18T16:06:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 21.32 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
Source (Media Type): Atlas
Size: Approx 31.5 x 29.5cm, 12.5 x 11.5 inches
Item condition: Good- please read full description below
Verso: There is nothing on the reverse, which is plain
Provenance/Origin: Please scroll down - see detail below
Original/Reproduction: Original (defined below-doesn't imply uniqueness)
Date Printed: 1856
Type: Map
