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Schreibern, J.G., fl. 1749 Africa

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09862.01 Author/Creator: Schreibern, J.G., fl. 1749 Place Written: Leipzig, Germany Type: Map Date: 1749 Pagination: 1 map Height: 21.6 cm, Width: 29.8 cm Order a Copy

One map entitled Africa, dated 1749. Contains the entire continent of Africa, as well as a small portion of the Middle East. The island of Madagascar is also included. The map and key are in German. Some sections are shaded indicating different kingdoms.

Schreibern, J.G., fl. 1749

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