1860 - Nigeria (Eastern Africa) - Antique Map. Engraving

Description: Map from 1860 - Nigeria (East Africa)antique map from 1860, engraved by Erhard: Map of Doctor Henri Barth's travels in Africa (eastern part). Corresponds to present-day Nigeria.This engraving was originally published in an 1860 paper on explorations, so the page has text or other engravings on the reverse side.Dimensions: 22 cm x 30 cmGood quality of use with the usual defects of this type of engraving . So there may be some foxing, stains, small tears etc... These defects are visible in the photos. With text on the back of the sheet.Heinrich Barth (born February 16, 1821 in Hamburg – died November 25, 1865 in Berlin) was a German explorer of West Africa, linguist, geographer, ethnologist and anthropologist. During an expedition organized by the British government from 1849 to 1855 he underwent the harshest trials during a journey of almost 5 years (1849-1854), in a devouring climate and among unknown populations and saw the two other members of the expedition fall around him. After Alexander Gordon Laing and René Caillié, he was the third explorer to reach Timbuktu, in 1853. He solved the riddle of Lake Chad and was the first to describe the bend of the Niger River.Professional in the sale (and passion) of historical and geographical engravings, I will ship your purchase with the greatest care as I myself would like to receive it. My products are guaranteed to be vintage and will delight any history enthusiast or simply lover of these authentic visuals that have stood the test of time. You can contact me for any additional information, advice or to guide you in your research.Your advantages & guarantees: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Authenticity guaranteed. Carefully shipped between two rigid supports or rolled in a tube, in order to reduce any risk of deterioration during transport (Will be shipped in the original folds if there are any). Return within 14 days if you are not satisfied! Quick response to any request (information, research, negotiations, etc.). Possible change of shipping method. All the services and guarantees of a professional seller who loves his products. For the French overseas departments and territories, contact me for a more precise (and more advantageous!) shipping cost amount.Combining history and geography, the collection of old engravings and maps will remain one of the strongest symbols of its owner's erudition and escape.Please look at the pictures. You buy what you see.ShippingPhotosTerms and ConditionsCarefully shipped in a rigid support or tube depending on the case. Do not hesitate to group your purchases to save on shipping costs (Contact us before paying), by visiting our Ebay store or by consulting our sales. We are professionals in the sale of old maps, engravings, atlases... and we continually try to offer new, rare and curious items to our customers who like to look to the past to better understand the present.We take our photos with a professional camera to ensure you get the best image quality possible before your purchase. We try to reproduce the colors and whites faithfully. However, each image will have a different rendering depending on the quality and type of your screen. We have implemented one of the most comprehensive processes in the world of engraving in order to provide you with maximum image quality.Returns within 14 days if your purchase is not as described. Shipping costs are your responsibility and only with tracking number. The packaging must be of high quality. You must provide us with a photo of the item and its shipping method before returning it.Payments by Paypal (France, international), check (France).We try to describe our items as best we can. However, it is impossible to describe exactly every small stain, micro tear or every action of time. For the rest, the photos will serve as descriptions. Uncollated works. Dimensions have a margin of error of approximately 2 cm.No returns outside the EU. You will have to pay any customs taxes.Please see the full T&Cs at the bottom of this ad.#LTRF2Heinrich Barth (born February 16, 1821 in Hamburg – died November 25, 1865 in Berlin) was a German explorer of West Africa, linguist, geographer, ethnologist and anthropologist. During an expedition organized by the British government from 1849 to 1855 he underwent the harshest trials during a journey of almost 5 years (1849-1854), in a devouring climate and among unknown populations and saw the two other members of the expedition fall around him. After Alexander Gordon Laing and René Caillié, he was the third explorer to reach Timbuktu, in 1853. He solved the riddle of Lake Chad and was the first to describe the bend of the Niger River. Your advantages & guarantees: Consolidation of shipping costs in case of multiple purchases (Ask for the total before paying). Authenticity guaranteed. Ca

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