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Old antique map of Cape Mesurado on the Liberian coast, named by Portuguese sailors in the 1560s.
Title:
Vue Du Cap Mesurado
Description:
Explore this captivating antique map of Cape Mesurado, also known as Cape Montserrado, located on the coast of Liberia near Monrovia. The map features the harbor and the mouth of the Saint Paul River, offering historical insights into the African Slave Trade and the Early African Diaspora.
Created by renowned cartographer Jacques Nicolas Bellin, this original copperplate engraving with fine hand coloring provides a detailed look at the geography and history of the region.
Size:
Sheet approx.: 35.5 x 25 cm (14 x 9.8 inches).
Image approx.: 24 x 16 cm (9.4 x 6.2 inches).
Condition:
This map of Africa, depicting the harbor, is in good condition, preserving its historical value and significance.