Lot 2215
Africa. Two maps and five prints of early 18th century Africa, from an unidentified volume: (1) "A Map of the Gold Coast, from Issini, to Alampi, by M. D. D'Anville, April 1729," engraved by G. Child, uncolored, 8" x 13-3/4", with an attractive title cartouche and a wind rose. (2) "A Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, from the Straits of Gibraltar to eleven Degrees of North Latitude; including the Canary & Cape Verd Islands Drawn from the French Chart of the Western Ocean Published in 1738 by order of the Count de Maurepas…." by Thomas Kitchin, 10-1/4" x 8". (3) Print showing "North Prospect of ye English & Dutch Forts at Akkra, by Smith, 1727" and a plan of James Fort; the bottom half depicts native animals--a lizard, scorpion, a snake, worms, a guano, and a quoggelo-- 9" x 14". (4) Print of "Gold Trinkets worn as Spells," 9-1/2" x 6"; these include bracelets, gold hatbands, horns, necklaces, hair combs, arm rings, wooden stools, pots, and iron pins. (5) Print of "Namaqua Hottentots from Tachard," by G. Child, showing a warrior, his wife, and baby, 9" x 6-1/4". (6) Print of "Habits on the Gold Coast," showing native dress, 8" x 6-1/4". (7) Print of "Habit of one of the Kings of Congo," 8" x 6". All items are printed on laid paper and lightly toned, with some minor foxing. Prints have wide margins. Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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