19th-Century Map of Africa

Robert Wilkinson. AFRICA INCLUDING THE MEDITERRANEAN (REDUCED FROM THE FOUR SHEET MAP). 19th century, with hand-coloring; depicting Africa and surrounding areas including parts of southern Europe and Syria, with some islands of Africa extending into the margins; title and list of countries in the lower left; presented under mat and in metal frame.

Image size 11 1/8 x 10 1/4 in.; Frame dimensions 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.

A Private North Carolina Collection

Map with toning, a couple of light marks, mild creasing, and a few scattered spots of foxing; the mat with an area of soiling; light wear to frame; not examined outside the frame.