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South Africa Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876
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Africa Map with Egypt
South Africa Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876
This 19th-century map titled “Afrika,” published in 1876 in the Nieuwe Hand-Atlas der Aarde in haren Tegenwoordigen Toestand by M. Frijlink and revised by A. van Otterloo, offers a rich and meticulous depiction of the African continent at a historical turning point. Printed in Leiden by D. Noothoven van Goor, the plate captures Africa before the full-scale colonial partitioning that followed in the late 19th century, making it an important pre–Scramble for Africa document.
The map presents the entire continent, from the Mediterranean basin to the Cape of Good Hope, and from the Atlantic shores to the Indian Ocean. Much of the interior is still described through exploratory notes, reflecting the period when European expeditions were mapping the Nile sources, the Congo basin, the Zambezi valley, and the great lakes of East Africa. Prominent mountain systems such as the Atlas, the Ethiopian Highlands, and the legendary Mountains of the Moon are finely engraved. Major rivers including the Nile, Congo, Niger, Senegal, Orange, and Zambezi are clearly drawn, offering a clear view of the continent’s major hydrological systems.
Political regions are outlined in soft hand-colored borders, identifying major territories as they appeared in the mid-19th century: Egypt under the Khedive, Abyssinia (Ethiopia), the regencies of North Africa, the Sultanate of Zanzibar along the East African coast, and the Boer republics in the south. Because these borders predate the formal European colonial carve-up, the map is of significant historical value to collectors and scholars.
The plate includes multiple inset maps that add context and detail. These include a map of North Africa emphasizing French Algeria, a detailed map of South Africa showing the Cape Colony, Natal, Orange Free State, and the Transvaal, and an inset of West Africa along the Guinea Coast, showing key trading and missionary areas. There is also a finely engraved plan of Cape Town’s harbor, demonstrating its strategic maritime importance.
This map offers a rare and comprehensive view of Africa just as the continent was beginning to enter its most dramatic phase of geopolitical transformation. The engraving is crisp, the typography elegant, and the soft hand-coloring adds visual warmth typical of high-quality Dutch atlas production.
Condition report:
Good condition with light toning and scattered foxing near the margins. Original center fold as issued. The printed image is sharp with clean linework and well-preserved hand-coloring. No tears, repairs, or significant defects.
Framing tips:
A warm ivory or cream mat pairs well with the soft color palette. A black, dark walnut, or mahogany frame adds contrast and elegance. Because of the many inset maps, a slightly wider mat margin enhances balance and readability. Suitable for libraries, home offices, and interiors dedicated to exploration or African history.
Keyword block:
Africa, North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa, Egypt, Nubia, Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Sahara, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Tripoli, Senegambia, Guinea Coast, Gold Coast, Congo, Angola, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Town, Nile River, Congo River, Niger River, Zambezi, Great Lakes of Africa, Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, explorers routes, 19th century Africa map, pre-Scramble for Africa, 1876 Africa map, Nieuwe Hand-Atlas.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1876
- Condition:Good condition with light toning and scattered foxing near the margins. Original center fold as issued. The printed image is sharp with clean linework and well-preserved hand-coloring. No tears, repairs, or significant defects.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12788-261stDibs: LU3054347571132
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