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Map of Africa. Changes of Half a Century
- Description
- Two maps, 1848 and 1898, showing how European politicians arbitrarily divided Africa into colonies during this fifty year period. Submap: Africa in 1848. "Drawn and Engraved expressly for The Independent, New York. Corrected from the very latest data, to accompany the issue of The Independent, of May 5th, 1898." "Bradley & Poates Engr's. N.Y. " Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 151912.
- Date
- 5 May 1898
- Call number
- 151912
- Dimensions
- 52 x 37 cm
