To the Right Honourable Charles Earl of Peterborow and Monmouth &c This map of Africa according to ye Newest and Most Exact Observations
Single sheet. Hand col. engr. Medium: 2 pieces of paper, joined at centre, linen backed. Scale: [ca. 1:12 000 000]. Cartographic Note: Graduated chart, meridians of London and Ferro. Wind directions shown. Contents Note: Title cartouche with Africans and wild animals, Insets 1. Cape Coast Castle on ye Gold Coast of Guinea, 2. James Fort on the Island of St. Helena, 3. Fort of Good Hope, 4. A Prospect of the Cape of Good Hope, Recommended tract for sailing from Britain to the East Indies.
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Object Details
ID: | DUF290:1/5 |
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Collection: | Charts and maps |
Type: | Chart |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Moll, Herman |
Date made: | [circa 1715] |
People: | Duff, Robert; Scott-Duff, A. A. |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Printed area 59 x 97cm on sheet 60 x 99cm. |