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Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 1754, Carte De La Coste Orrientale D'Afrique. Uncolored, about 9 3/4 by 8 3/4 inches. A map of the east coast of Africa and the central area, extending from the "Horn" of Africa to Cape town. Shows coastal information and adjoining islands. Shows cities, towns, mountains, rivers, roads, and other early information. An excellent early portrayal of the area. A handsome large cartouche is included. $165
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James Imray and Son, 1855, Algoa Bay, (Port Elizabeth). Uncolored, about 14 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches. A nautical chart of Port Elizabeth and vicinity in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, showing the city, which is indicated by a few dots which represent buildings, the harbor, Algoa Bay including Bird Island. Provides a compass and shows depth soundings. A scarce map. $50
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Matthew Northrup's Century Atlas, c. 1897, Central Africa. Printed color, about 15 by 10 1/2 inches. Includes Portuguese West Africa (Angola), Congo Free State, French Congo, British Central and South Africa (North and South Rhodesia), State of East Africa (Mozambique), British Central Africa, German East Africa, and British East Africa. A very fine "modern" looking map with a "piano key" border. A political map which shows Africa at a stage where the colonial structure is well entrenched. Depicts landforms, roads, cities and towns. Includes a very detailed inset of Madagascar. A map known for its attention to detail and accuracy. A map of choice for many collectors. $45
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George Cram, c.1894, South Africa. Printed color, about 8 by 11 inches. A detailed, attractive map of South Africa showing the South African Republic, Orange Free state, British Bechuanaland, Cape Colony, German South West Africa and Portuguese East Africa. Attractive. Shows cities, towns, landforms and rivers. $25
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Mathews Northrup's Century Atlas, c.1900, Africa Southern Part. Printed color about 10 1/4 by 15 inches showing the British Union of South Africa, British Bechuana Land, German South West Africa, and Portuguese East Africa. Includes insets of Cape Town vicinity, Johannesburg vicinity and Ladysmith vicinity. Very detailed. A map known for its attention to detail and accuracy. A map of choice for many collectors. $45
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Rand McNally, c. 1895, South Africa. Printed color, about 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 inches. A detailed map which includes German Africa (Namibia), Bechuanaland Protectorate (British), Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique), and the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Colony), Orange Free State, Natal and the South African Republic (Transvaal). Shows cities, towns, early settlements and landforms. A nice map. $25