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Africa Concinnata Secundum Observationes . . .

A decorative map of Africa, by Conrad Lotter and based on the latest observations from members of the Royal Academy of Sciences. This map shows all of Africa from the Mediterranean to the Cape of Good Hope and Tristan de Cunha. The map includes small parts of Europe, Arabia, India, and even a smidgen of Brazil. Geopolitical boundaries are shown in an attractive color, spanning kingdoms both real and imagined.

Price: $ 575.00

Novissima et Perfectissima Africae Descriptio ex formis Caroli Allard

Nice example of this finely engraved map of Africa published by Carol Allard, based on De Wit's map of Africa c.1670.

Price: $ 1,700.00

Africa verlagt von Ioh: Michael Probst in Augsburg

Africa verlagt von Ioh: Michael Probst in Augsburg, an original antique map by Johann Michael Probst circa 1790, is a significant representation of the African continent, with an intricately illustrated cartouche depicting a native brandishing a bow and arrow juxtaposed with an alligator. Accompanied by a directory and explanatory text, this map presents a nuanced view of Africa's diverse territories and inhabitants at the close of the 18th century.

Price: $ 395.00

Aethiopia Superior vel Interior vulgo Abissinorum sive Presbiteri Ioannis Imperium

Nice example of Valk & Schenk's edition of Jan Jansson's double-page engraved map of East Africa and the fictitious kingdom of Prester John.

Price: $ 475.00

A New History of Ethiopia. Being a Full and Accurate Description of the Kingdom of Abessinia, Vulgarly, Though Erroneously Called the Empire of Prester John.

One of the Earliest English Language Travel Accounts of Ethiopia

Price: $ 1,800.00

(German Colonization of Africa) Afrika

Late-19th-century map of Africa, focusing on German colonial endeavors on the continent following the Berlin Conference.

Price: $ 695.00