TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'Carte du cours de la Rivière de Gambra ou Gambie, depuis Eropina jusquà Barakonda par le Capite. Jean Leach en 1732 [Map of the course of the Gambia, from Eropina to Barra Kunda falls, by the Captain John Leach in 1732]'
The top image on the right hand side shows the entire map. To view a close up of the map showing the level of printed detail, please click on the bottom image on the right hand side. This map is folding hence the centrefold line may show on the image below
DATE PRINTED: 1747
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 22.5 x 34.0cm, 8.75 x 13.5 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.
TYPE: Antique copperplate map
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Spot. 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. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
PROVENANCE: "Histoire Générale des Voyages, ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre", à Paris, Chez Didot, avec Approbation et Privilege du Roi