A late 18th century French map of Africa

MENTELLE, Edme.

Carte Générale et Politique de l'Afrique.
Paris: Chanlaire & Mentelle, 1797. Original outline colour. 350 x 460mm.

A map of the continent of Africa published in "An VI" of the French Republic. Of interest are the numerous mountain ranges criss-crossing the interior, including the infamous 'Mountains of Kong'.


Stock ID : 21984