A map of the River Gambia from Eropina to Barrakunda by Capt. John Leach in 1732'
Antique copperplate map, 1745
Title of map: 'A map of the River Gambia from Eropina to Barrakunda by Capt. John Leach in 1732'
The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:
DATE PRINTED: 1745    
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 22.5 x 34.5cm, 8.75 x 13.5 inches (Large)
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Thomas Kitchin
PROVENANCE: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels"; Printed for Thomas Astley, Published by His Majesty's Authority, London
TYPE: Antique copperplate map
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. 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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