C1847

Carte de L’Afrique …..

Mapmaker:

J. Andriveau-Goujon (1832 - 1897)

$A 195

Very detailed large scale map of Africa with a colour key indicating colonial possessions at lower left by J. Andriveau-Goujon. New inland discoveries have been recorded. Although the map is dated 1845, the atlas which this map came from wasn’t … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Carte de L’Afrique …..

Date:

C1847

Mapmaker:

J. Andriveau-Goujon (1832 - 1897)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

500mm

x 390mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1847

Description:

Very detailed large scale map of Africa with a colour key indicating colonial possessions at lower left by J. Andriveau-Goujon. New inland discoveries have been recorded.

Although the map is dated 1845, the atlas which this map came from wasn’t published until 1847.

From Eugene Andriveau-Goujon, Atlas Classique et Universel de Geographie Ancienne rt Moderne.. Paris 1847

Mapmaker:

J. Andriveau-Goujon

Andriveau-Goujon was a Parisian mapmaker and publisher. He published numerous maps and atlases throughout the 19th century and often worked with other prominent French cartographers of the time such as Brue and Levasseur. The firm’s stock was acquired by M. Barrere in 1892.