South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay False Bay Cape Town 1848 Stieler engraved map May2020 9 5/8" x 5 7/8"

9 5/8" x 5 7/8"

Lovely mid 18th century copper engraved folio sheet portrait of this famous British historical figure

A Full Description of the Picturesque Ruins

The fragile 19th century pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition

The run of 12 issues is housed within a custom slipcase box gilt titled on spine

South Africa Cape Colony Table Bay False Bay Cape Town 1848 Stieler engraved map May2020 9 5/8" x 5 7/8"Sud Afrika. (Africa, South Africa, Cape Colony, Table Bay, False Bay, Cape Town). Issued 1848, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Steiler. Mid 19th century engraved with original outline hand color. One of many variant maps issued by Stieler of this area. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina, small old stain at inset bottom left. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c.