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Description:
This beautifully hand coloured original antique map of the Sierra Leone River estuary by J N Bellin in 1760 was published in Antoine-François Prevosts 20 volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages published by Pierre de Hondt, The Hague between 1747 & 1785.
The Sierra Leone River is a river estuary on the Atlantic Ocean in Western Sierra Leone. It is formed by the Port Loko Creek and Rokel River and is between 4 and 10 miles wide (6–16 km) and 25 miles (40 km) long. It is the largest natural harbour in the African continent. Several islands, including Tasso Island (the largest), Tombo Island, and the historically important Bunce Island, are located in the estuary. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General Description: Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable Paper color: - white Age of map color: - Early Colors used: - Green, yellow, red General color appearance: - Authentic Paper size: - 10in x 7 1/2in (255mm x 190mm) Plate size: - 9in x 7in (230mm x 180mm) Margins: - min. 1/4in (10mm)
Imperfections: Margins: - None Plate area: - None Verso: - None
Condition : (A+) Fine Condition