Terra Firma
Period half-leather bindings
detailed and quite uncommon old lithographed map with original outline hand color
Nicer than typical for the type of European binding and era
Ceased publication after 63 issues
Africa European Colonies Egypt Congo Guinea Morocco Algeria 1849 Flemming map Croatia Terra FirmaAfrika. (Africa, Continent, Morocco, Sahara Desert, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Guinea, South Africa, Congo, Guinea). Issued 1849, Glogau by C. Flemming. Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 14 1 2" H x 17" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 12" H x 14 3 4" W. Cartographic Reference(s): Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.