Miniature antique map of the continent of Africa. Behind title cartouche at bottom of map is illustration with crocodile, sphynx, and river god with overturned vase. Probably from the 1719 German edition of Allain Manesson-Mallet's "Description de l'Univers..." first published in French in 1683. Engraving on hand laid paper. Blank verso. 14 cm. x 10 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]
Item: Afrique Ancienne
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Original image part of the Maps of Africa, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. Identifier: 2019-365, Mallet_Afrique Ancienne das alte Africa_1719_UTA_2019-365
Identifier: 20086370
Title: Afrique Ancienne
Creator: Manesson-Mallet, Allain (Cartographer)
Description: Miniature antique map of the continent of Africa. Behind title cartouche at bottom of map is illustration with crocodile, sphynx, and river god with overturned vase. Probably from the 1719 German edition of Allain Manesson-Mallet's "Description de l'Univers..." first published in French in 1683. Engraving on hand laid paper. Blank verso. 14 cm. x 10 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]
Date Created: 1719
Coverage: 1710s
Category: Cartography - Maps and Atlases
Subject Term: Maps, Africa, Copper engravings, Cartouches (Graphic)
Location: Africa
Collection: Maps of Africa
Language: English
Type: Still Image
Format: JPG
Publisher: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Rights Holder: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, Special Collections
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Title: Afrique Ancienne
Creator: Manesson-Mallet, Allain (Cartographer)
Description: Miniature antique map of the continent of Africa. Behind title cartouche at bottom of map is illustration with crocodile, sphynx, and river god with overturned vase. Probably from the 1719 German edition of Allain Manesson-Mallet's "Description de l'Univers..." first published in French in 1683. Engraving on hand laid paper. Blank verso. 14 cm. x 10 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]
Date Created: 1719
Coverage: 1710s
Category: Cartography - Maps and Atlases
Subject Term: Maps, Africa, Copper engravings, Cartouches (Graphic)
Location: Africa
Collection: Maps of Africa
Language: English
Type: Still Image
Format: JPG
Publisher: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Rights Holder: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, Special Collections
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