Africa - The Congo'
Antique colour atlas map, 1889
Title of map: 'Africa - The Congo'
The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:
DATE PRINTED: 1889    
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 33.5 x 40.0cm, 13.25 x 15.75 inches (Large)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Published by Mason & Payne. Most of the plates used for this atlas were original engraved for the SDUK atlas in the mid nineteenth century. The plates were later sold to Thomas Letts, and subsequently to Mason & Payne
PROVENANCE: "Letts's Popular Atlas", 2nd Edition; Published by Mason & Payne, Huthinson & Co, London
TYPE: Antique colour atlas map
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: 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. 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.
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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.