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Historic Map : Colton Map of Northeastern Africa, 1855, Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map : Colton Map of Northeastern Africa, 1855, Vintage Wall Art
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A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of north eastern Africa. Covers from the Mediterranean south as far as Mount Kenya, west as far as Tripoli, and east to include most of Arabia. This is one of the first American map to depict Mount Kenya. Shows the explorations of that Arab explorer Mohammad Ali in search of the source of the White Nile. Also identifies the semi-apocryphal Mountains of the Moon, or Jebel el Kumert, running in an unusual speculative north-south configuration between Mount Kenya and Abyssinia. Throughout, Colton identifies various cities, towns, forts, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. An inset map in the upper right quadrant details the Nile Delta. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. 34 in volume 2 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World .
- MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come.
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful print. Whether your interior design is modern or classic, a map is never out of fashion.
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL: We edit every antique map for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift!
- FRAME READY: Your unframed poster will arrive crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing.
- Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Some blemishes, tears, or stamps may be removed from the final print.
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Every artwork we offer is carefully edited by our small but dedicated team of image professionals, ensuring each detail is perfect. We print every order to demand right here in the USA, treating every piece with the same care and attention we would give our own work. From editing to printing to packaging, we take pride in delivering artwork that meets our high standards—and we love knowing it’s heading to a home where it will be appreciated.