Central Africa Congo Angola German East Africa Lunda 1890 Bartholomew scarce map Ancona both entirely fabric with color

both entirely fabric with color printing

any specific example (like this lot) is likely among a relative handful still extant

all set within art nouveau designed surrounding borders

mentioned for historical curiosity sake as opposed to monetary significance

An inside page has a small scene:  'Negro in Stocks: A Scene in Florida'

Central Africa Congo Angola German East Africa Lunda 1890 Bartholomew scarce map Ancona both entirely fabric with colorPolitical Sketch Map of Central Africa. Showing the New Boundaries According to Lord Salisbury's Dispatch, June 14th, 1890. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Africa, Central Africa, French Congo, Congo Free State, Angola, Lunda, German East Africa, British East Africa). Issued 1890, Edinburgh by John Bartholomew & Co for the Edinburgh Geographical Institute. Scarce late 19th century color lithographed map issued for the Scottish Geographical Magazine,