Bilder John Allen – Map of the West Coast of Africa / A Correct Chart of the West Coast of Africa – Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving (1795)

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This detailed chart depicts the West Coast of Africa from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Gulf of Guinea, including Morocco, Senegal, Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, and the Bight of Benin. The map shows numerous place names, coastal features, and navigational details, such as soundings and compass roses. The interior regions are marked with ethnographic labels like “Zahra or Desert of Barbary,” “Bambouk,” and “Mandinga.” This chart was engraved for Malham’s Naval Gazetteer and published in London in 1795 by Allen & William Faden, Geographer to the King.

John Allen was a British engraver active in the late 18th century, known for producing maps and charts for commercial and educational atlases. His contributions to maritime cartography were especially notable, with works frequently included in naval publications intended for practical use by seafarers.

Artist or Maker:
John Allen

Dimensions:
26 cm x 21 cm

Medium:
Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving

Date:
1795

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.