Lithograph with original wash and outline colour. 'Drawn & Engraved at Stanford's Geog. Establishment.' Published, 'London: Edward Stanford, 26-27 Cockspur St., Charing Cross, S.W.' Not dated - c. 1897.
Image size: 343 x 280mm - 13 1/2 x 11" approx.
In generally very good condition. Colour both neat and bright. No tears. Minimal blemishes. Generous borders all round. The countries of Africa clearly delineated in an attractive palette of colours.
Shows the topography, drainage, islands, political boundaries, routes of telegraph cables. Relief is shown by hachures. Latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Prime meridian: Greenwich. Bar scale on map given in "English Miles."Includes key for Telegraph Cables. Scale: 1:30,096,000; 475 English Miles to 1 inch. Extent: W 30°00'00"- E 62°00'00" / N 46°00'00" - S 39°00'00". The [page] number 33 at top right.
