Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Cosmographia (1482) (second edition)

Descriptive Notes: Atlas based on Ptoleymy's Geographike Hyphegesis. Trapezoidal in projection. Based on Ptolemy's Geographike (about 120-150 AD), printed in Vicenza, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Ulm between 1475 and 1486. These Ptolomaic maps appeared after fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0001, p. 2

Norwich number: 0001

RID: MOA 0003

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Cosmographia (second edition)

Descriptive Notes: German edition. Map detailed with mountain ranges, rivers, and depictions of animals, a cyclops and crowns.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0002, p. 4

Norwich number: 0002

RID: MOA 0004

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Geographia Universalis (1540-1542) (Latin edition)

Descriptive Notes: Latin edition of Munster's map, see NOR 0002. Includes three places printed upside down: Quiloa, Mantes and Regnu[m].

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0003, p. 6

Norwich number: 0003

RID: MOA 0005

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Cosmographia (1550)

Descriptive Notes: Latin edition of Munster's map. Round-shaped world map surrounded by the heads of wind gods, blowing their winds towards the earth. Several sea monsters occupy the waters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0004, p. 7

Norwich number: 0004

RID: MOA 0006

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Cosmographia (1550) (French edition)

Descriptive Notes: Top of map: Universelle, livre VI Le Sixiesme Livre de la Cosmographie, recueilly par Sebastian Munstere des bons autheurs tant anciens que moderuer, assemble.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0005, p. 8

Norwich number: 0005

RID: MOA 0007

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The original version of this map was executed as a woodcut in Delle Navigatione et Viaggi nel qual si contiene les descrittione dele Africa. South at top of map. Sea is engraved in horizontal wavy lines with several ships and sea monsters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0006, p. 9

Norwich number: 0006

RID: MOA 0008

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Rare separate map printed on eight copperplates. The sea is stippled with many ships and sea monsters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0008, p. 11

Norwich number: 0008

RID: MOA 0010

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: There are sea monsters and ships in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and, to the North of the island of Madagascar, Noah's Ark is depicted, showing the dove returning with an olive branch in its beak.

References: Not in Norwich Page number:PROBLEM 3/14/02

Norwich number: 0009a

RID: MOA 0011

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Descriptive Notes: Map often referred to as the Prester John map, first issued in Additamentum. Dedicated to biblical David. An Arab dhow appears off the west coast. In the seas, two dolphins and on land four elephants; Map depicts Africa from the Mediterranean to the Mountains of the Moon.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0011, p. 16

Norwich number: 0011

RID: MOA 0013

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Cosmographie Universelle (1575)

Descriptive Notes: The sea is engraved in horizontal wavy lines which almost overpowers the outline of the continent. The seas contain numerous sailing vessels and sea monsters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0012, p. 18

Norwich number: 0012

RID: MOA 0014

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Based on Abraham Ortelius' maps. The coastline is jagged, and the geography is slightly fictitious. The seas contain two small sailing vessels and one sea monster. The top reads: Africa, Libya, Dozenlandt mit allen koinigreichen ...

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0014, p. 20

Norwich number: 0014

RID: MOA 0016

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Relatione del reame di Congo et delle circonvicine contrade (1591)

Descriptive Notes: Pigafetta's depiction of the origin of the Nile is an important landmark in the historical cartography of the Nile water basin, completely changing the traditional Ptolemaic concept. Dedicated to Antonio Miglioni Vescovo S. Marco.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0016, p. 23

Norwich number: 0016

RID: MOA 0018

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Appeared in the first edition of Itinerarum Saccrae Scripturae (1581). This map has an unusual shape, tapering to a narrow angle in the south. The sea is engraved in vertical, wavy lines, with a galleon, a merman and a sea-bird.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0017, p. 25

Norwich number: 0017

RID: MOA 0019

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Itinerarum Saccrae Scripturae

Descriptive Notes: "Jerusalem is sited in the centre of the map since it was regarded then as the centre of the world." Portion of America appears, Die Newe Wellt. The sea contains four sea monsters. Top left: 8. Top right: 9.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0018, p. 26

Norwich number: 0018

RID: MOA 0020

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Speculum Orbis Terrarum (second edition)

Descriptive Notes: The seas contain sea monsters and sailing ships. Natives are seen on and around the map.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0019, p. 27

Norwich number: 0019

RID: MOA 0021

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Matthias Quad's Geographisch handtbuch ... (1600)

Descriptive Notes: German text on verso mentions the work of Leo Africanus. Also states of Da Gama's voyage and the fact that the inhabitants are black.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0020, p. 28

Norwich number: 0020

RID: MOA 0022

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas sive, Cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mundi et fabricati figura (1595)

Descriptive Notes: Atlas first published in 1569. Map issued in several editions and in many languages. Includes Latin text on back of map. The cartouche is circular, surrounded by decorative scrolls and two satyrs.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0021, p. 29

Norwich number: 0021

RID: MOA 0046

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: English edition, copied from the original Italian edition of 1591 (see map NOR 0016). Also appeared in Linschoten's His Discours of Voyages to the East and West Indies (1598). The sea is stippled and contains several ships and sea monsters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0023, p. 31

Norwich number: 0023

RID: MOA 0047

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Based on Abraham Ortelius. Various editions of this map appeared between 1596 to 1620. Includes bulge of eastern Brazil down to the mouth of Rio de la Plata.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0024, p. 32

Norwich number: 0024

RID: MOA 0048

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Abraham Ortelius map of Africa. Includes a scroll-type cartouche, with a lion's head on the lower border. Sea monsters and sailing vessels occupy the stippled sea.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0025, p. 33

Norwich number: 0025

RID: MOA 0024

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Another map that resembles the shape of Orlelius. The outline of the oval-shaped cartouche is scrollwork with floral ornamentation. The sea is stippled and contains three ships and two sea monsters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0026, p. 34

Norwich number: 0026

RID: MOA 0025

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Mercator's Atlas (1606)

Descriptive Notes: Mercator based map with corrections and additions by Hondius. Four sailing vessels and three sea monsters decorate the seas.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0027, p. 36

Norwich number: 0027

RID: MOA 0049

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Rerum et Urbis Amstelodamensium Historia ...

Descriptive Notes: The map includes the Middle East, India, and China. Inset illustrates natives in traditional dress.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0028, p. 38

Norwich number: 0028

RID: MOA 0026

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Border illustrates views of towns and natives in traditional dress. Two Dutch ships are shown in the Atlantic Ocean, with flying fish and sea monsters.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0029, p. 39

Norwich number: 0029

RID: MOA 0050

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The borders show natives in traditional dress and views of towns.The seas contain flying fish and spouting whales. Elephants, lions, camels, monkeys and ostriches are shown on the mainland. The interior contains rivers, mountains, and lakes, many of which are fictitious. Description of Africa on verso.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0030, p. 40

Norwich number: 0030

RID: MOA 0051

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Due to its popularity, this map was reprinted many times between 1631 to 1667. Similar features are found on Speed's map (see NOR 0030) and Hondius' map (see NOR 0029).

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0032, p. 42

Norwich number: 0032

RID: MOA 0053

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Smaller version of Blaeu's map (see NOR 0032), but lacking borders.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0033, p. 42

Norwich number: 0033

RID: MOA 0027

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Latin text on verso. Re-issue of Jodocus Hondius' map (see NOR 0029), without the borders. Ships, Flying fish, sea monsters and a mermaid riding the waves decorate the seas. "The very full geographical description of Africa is typical of the seventeenth century, and is similar to that of Speed and Bleau."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0034, p. 44

Norwich number: 0034

RID: MOA 0055

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The cartouche is composed of two eagles. The lower part consists of leaves and fruit. Southern part of Africa indicates that the "inhabitants are 'Anthropophagi Aethiopes' or cannibals."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0035, p. 45

Norwich number: 0035

RID: MOA 0056

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Chetwind's map (see NOR 0039). The ocean is decorated with ships, flying fish and sea monsters. Elephants, lions, ostriches, and giraffes are illustrated on the mainland. "The River Niger is erroneously mapped and there are many ficticious lakes in Central Africa."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0036, p. 46

Norwich number: 0036

RID: MOA 0057

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Re-issued in 1684. "The general shape of Africa is squat because it has been drawn somewhat wider from east to west than usual." Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0038, p. 48

Norwich number: 0038

RID: MOA 0059

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Seile's map (see NOR 0036). Several present day names of bays can be identified.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0039, p. 49

Norwich number: 0039

RID: MOA 0060

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Blaeu's map (see NOR 0030). The sea is decorated with more ships than usual for "maps of this period and the sea monsters are fewer and smaller."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0040, p. 50

Norwich number: 0040

RID: MOA 0061

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The continent is misshaped, containing numerous coastal inlets. "All the inhabitants of southern Africa are labeled 'Anthropophagi Aethiopes' or cannibals."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0041, p. 51

Norwich number: 0041

RID: MOA 0062

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Sanson's map (see NOR 0035). Blome added ships, sea monsters and the dedication to the Right Honourable Charles Howard.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0042, p. 52

Norwich number: 0042

RID: MOA 0063

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Visscher's map (see NOR 0055). Map was issued several times, in Dutch, French and German in Dapper's Africa. Blank shield in cartouche at lower left of map. Prime meridian through Tenerif.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0043, p. 53

Norwich number: 0043

RID: MOA 0064

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The cartouche is almost identical to another Sanson's map (see NOR 0158). Dedicated to Sir William Glynne.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0044, p. 54

Norwich number: 0044

RID: MOA 0065

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Hercules siculus sive studium Geographicum (second edition)

Descriptive Notes: Four-sheet folio map. Atlas first issued in 1660. "The map appears upside down, as was the custom with other Italian cartographers."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0045, p. 55

Norwich number: 0045

RID: MOA 0066

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: First edition of map.Title across top, L'Afrique distinguee en ses principales parties scavoir la Barbarie, le Biledulgerid, L'Egypte, le Saara ou le Desert, le Pays des Negres, la Guinee, La Nubie, L'Abissinie, le Zanguebar; le Congo, le Monomotapa, Les Cafres, Les Isles de Canaries, du Cap-Verd, de S. Thomas, L'sle Dauphine autrement Madagascar ... Tire sur les Relations les plus novelles Par le Sanson. Dedicated to monseigneur Ie Dauphin.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0046, p. 56

Norwich number: 0046

RID: MOA 0067

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Based on Jaillot's map, (see NOR 0046). Title across top, Africa distinguished in its principal parts viz. Barbary. Biledulgerid, Egypt, Zaara or The Desert, the Country of the Negros, Guinea, Nubia, Abissinea, Zanguebar; Congo, Monomotapa, Caffrares, the Islands of the Canaries, Cape Verd, St. Thomas, Madagascar or St. Lawrence ... Described by Sanson. Corrected and amended by William Berry. Dedicated to Charles II; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0047, p. 58

Norwich number: 0047

RID: MOA 0068

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: A lion, elephant, leopard, camel and crocodile surround the scales which are in Italian, French and Spanish. Title across top, also appeared in Jaillot's map (see NOR 0046). L'Afrique distinguee en ses principales parties scavoir la Barbarie, le Biledulgerid, L'Egypte, le Saara ou le Desert, le Pays des Negres, la Guinee, La Nubie, L'Abissinie, le Zanguebar; le Congo, le Monomotapa, Les Cafres, Les Isles de Canaries, du Cap-Verd, de S. Thomas, L'sle Dauphine autrement Madagascar ...

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0049, p. 60

Norwich number: 0049

RID: MOA 0070

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar to Danckerts' map (see NOR 0057); Prime meridian through Tenerif.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0050, p. 62

Norwich number: 0050

RID: MOA 0071

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Folio map extends eastward to include the Middle and Far East. Map traces the sea routes of Jesuit Fathers. Inset: Elevation of Table Mountain, Plan of Table Bay, Plans of Siam, Louvo and Batavia; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0051, p. 63

Norwich number: 0051

RID: MOA 0072

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlante Veneto

Descriptive Notes: Six gores assembled to form one map. One of the most detailed of early maps of Africa. Coronelli stated "besides outlining the Monomotapa and Abyssinia Countries we have been the first to describe correctly the source of Nile River, correcting by many degrees the errors of the Ancients." (E.L. Stevenson, Terrestrial and Celetial Globes, vol. 2, p. 102).

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0052, p. 64

Norwich number: 0052

RID: MOA 0073

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The oval cartouche is surrounded by two angels and two natives. Several ships, a whale, and flying fish are scattered throughout the seas. Dedication to D. Gerado Schaep; Prime meridian through Tenerif.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0055, p. 55

Norwich number: 0055

RID: MOA 0076

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: First issued in Coronelli's atlas, Atlante Veneto. Double-sheet map includes a cartouche surrounded by various animals such as, an ostrich, crocodile, leopard, lion, camel, and an elephant. On the mainland a large piece of drapery with information about the Nile is encircled by two angels and Father Nile. Dedicated to Eccelenza del signor Gran Contestabile Colonna; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0056, p. 69

Norwich number: 0056

RID: MOA 0229

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The cartouche which is identical to De Ram's map (see NOR 0050), includes people in varied costume, Moors, Africans, children and an elephant. The title appears on the masonry, with two lions; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0057, p. 71

Norwich number: 0057

RID: MOA 0194

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: "Below the equator, is a colour chart indicating whether areas on the map itself are Christian, Jewish, Mohammedan or heathen"; Prime meridian through Paris.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0058, p. 71

Norwich number: 0058

RID: MOA 0243

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Issued a revised edition in 1722. L'Isle was the first to give the correct longitude, 42 degrees, to the Mediterranean and the first to discard Lakes Zaire and Zaflan; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0059, p. 72

Norwich number: 0059

RID: MOA 0224

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Southern part of Africa has been left blank, stating, "Unknown to the Antients." Dedicated to William Duke of Gloucester.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0060, p. 74

Norwich number: 0060

RID: MOA 0200

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Cartouche depicts an elaborate scene with nine figures, a fat-tailed sheep, a lion, snakes and a lizard. " ... relies on Ptolemy for its description of the Nile basin." Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0061, p. 75

Norwich number: 0061

RID: MOA 0274

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas Novus (1710)

Descriptive Notes: Includes Arabia, India, the Middle East, and the bulge of Brazil. Includes islands, sea monsters (one of which has a human face), and flying fish. Animals and birds of Africa featured surrounding the cartouche; This map appeared in parts variously entitled: Geographica Naturalis, Atlas Marianne (1702), Geographica Politica, Geographica Artificalis, Tabellae Geographicae (1703), Critica Quadruportita (1710).

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0062, p. 76

Norwich number: 0062

RID: MOA 0028

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Geographia O Moderno Descripcion Del Mundo ... (1709)

Descriptive Notes: A group of native Africans and Moors are illustrated. Several fictitious cities are named.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0065, p. 79

Norwich number: 0065

RID: MOA 0029

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: "This is a popular map of Africa and has been reissued many time with variations..." Dedication: 'To the T. Honourable Charles Earl of Peterborow and Monmouth.' Inset: A prospect of the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Coast Castle , Guinea. James Fort, St. Helena, Fort of Good Hope; Prime meridian through London and Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0067, p. 81

Norwich number: 0067

RID: MOA 0281

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar but less detailed than Scherer's map (see NOR 0062). An angel carrying a scroll with an extract from the Bible. Below the angel are five figures in native African and oriental dress. In the opposite corner are four figures kneeling and praying.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0068, p. 83

Norwich number: 0068

RID: MOA 0123

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar cartouche to Price's map of 1711, see NOR 0077. Shape of continent is fairly accurate, though fictitious place exist on the mainland; Prime meridian though London. Dedicated to Sir Issac Newton.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0069, p. 84

Norwich number: 0069

RID: MOA 0308

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Reissued in 1729. Cartouche includes a nude woman sitting on a rectangle of masonry located in a rural scene with elephants, a lion and a snake. Legend states, "I would rather show this part of Africa as unknown and unihabited than rely on my imagination." Title across top, Africa in praecipuas ipsius partes distributa ...

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0070, p. 85

Norwich number: 0070

RID: MOA 0151

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas Geographus: or a Complete System of Georgraphy (1714)

Descriptive Notes: "Map has the usual features of eighteenth-century maps, particularly in its large lakes and rivers." Top right: pag. 623.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0071, p. 86

Norwich number: 0071

RID: MOA 0180

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Cartouche provides an elaborate scene depicting natives on the Nile bank. Nearby are monkeys, a sheep and a tortoise. Cherubs floating above complete the picture. Even though the map includes a note declaring the accuracy for the source of the Nile, it proves to be inaccurate; Prime meridian through Tenerif.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0072, p. 87

Norwich number: 0072

RID: MOA 0256

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas Historique (1718)

Descriptive Notes: Collaborative effort by Chatelain and Guedeville. Map is based on the 1700 edition of de L'Isle's map (see NOR 0059). Inset shows alphabetical index of kingdoms, provinces, towns, islands, capes, rivers and lakes. Top right: No. D; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0073, p. 88

Norwich number: 0073

RID: MOA 0120

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Retains the geographical features of L'Isle's map of 1700 (see NOR 0059). Title across top: Africa Accurate in Imperia, Regna, Status and Populos Divisa, ad Usum Serenissimi Bourgundiae Ducis. Dedicated to the Duke to Burgundy; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0074, p. 89

Norwich number: 0074

RID: MOA 0225

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Typical features of eighteenth-century Dutch maps of Africa; Prime meridian through Tenerif.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map. 0075, p. 90

Norwich number: 0075

RID: MOA 0214

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The cartouche includes a shield, which is surrounded by a dragon, two pyramids, two male figures, a lion and a snake. Dedicated to the Marquis of Annandale; Prime meridian through London.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0076, p. 91

Norwich number: 0076

RID: MOA 0211

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Parts of the cartouche appear in other maps. Left side of the cartouche is similar to Pieter van der Aa's map, see NOR 0070. While the figure on the right side is identical to Senex's map, see NOR 0069. Inset: Instruments used in map making. Scenes of cannibalism.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0077, p. 92

Norwich number: 0077

RID: MOA 0287

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: "... one of the series of revised maps that L'Isle's first issued in 1722". Title across top: Africa Accurate in Imperia, Regna Status e Populus Divisa ad Usum Lodovici XV Galliarum Regis; Prime meridian through Ferro Island and Paris. Dedicated to Louis XV.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0078, p. 93

Norwich number: 0078

RID: MOA 0302

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Borders illustrate thirteen scenes of African life and African forts.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0079, p. 94

Norwich number: 0079

RID: MOA 0286

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas Novus (1728)

Descriptive Notes: Cartouche includes natives, pyramids, animals, lighthouses and ships. "Enormous lakes are shown in Central Africa and the information about the southern extremity of the continent is largely fictitious."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0080, p. 0095

Norwich number: 0080

RID: MOA 0212

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Gentleman's Magazine or Monthly Intelligence, vol. 1, 1731. London, F. Jeffery.

Descriptive Notes: Map includes Europe, Asia and the Far East. The oval-shaped cartouche contains a floral border with a female face wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0081, p. 96

Norwich number: 0081

RID: MOA 0030

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Twenty-nine coasts of arms, representing the major cities of Europe, surround the cartouche. Prime meridian through Ferro Island and Paris.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0082, p. 97

Norwich number: 0082

RID: MOA 0304

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The title consists of a panel surrounded by elephant's tusks resting on a piece of masonry. On the left are four Africans and on the right an interview between Europeans and Africans. The African chief is sitting on the back on another who is crouching on a mat; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0083, p. 98

Norwich number: 0083

RID: MOA 0231

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

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Descriptive Notes: Italian edition. The cartouche illustrates a youth spearing a crocodile, another person riding a horse, nearby an elephant and a ostrich. An accurate geographical outline of the continent.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0084, p. 100

Norwich number: 0084

RID: MOA 0031

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0085, p. 101

Norwich number: 0085

RID: MOA 0235

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar title cartouche to Homann's map, see NOR 0083. Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0087, p. 103

Norwich number: 0087

RID: MOA 0280

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

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Descriptive Notes: Includes French text in margins. An accurate outline of the continent with minimum geographical detail. Similar features to d'Anville's map of 1727 (see NOR 0091); Prime meridian through Ferro Island. Top right corner: No. 14. Top left corner: Introduction.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0088, p. 104

Norwich number: 0088

RID: MOA 0192

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

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Descriptive Notes: Duplicate map. Includes French text in margins. An accurate outline of the continent with minimum geographical detail. Similar features to d'Anville's map of 1727 (see NOR 0091); Prime meridian through Ferro Island. Top right corner: No. 14. Top left corner: Introduction.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0088, p. 104

Norwich number: 0088a

RID: MOA 0257

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Collection of Voyages (1748)

Descriptive Notes: Ilustrates the various winds, and is almost free of decoration except for the cartouche. Gold and silver mines appear in Zimbabwe. Top right: Vol. 1. Page 717; Prime meridian through London.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0089, p. 105

Norwich number: 0089

RID: MOA 0106

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Top right: 171.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0090, p. 106

Norwich number: 0090

RID: MOA 0182

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Similar features to Clouet's map (see NOR 0088). Large wall map of two double-folding sheets. Inset of Azores; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0091, p. 107

Norwich number: 0091

RID: MOA 0237

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Includes the Mediterranean, Turkey, Arabia and the Middle East. "Borders consist of columns of historical and geographical descriptions." Dedication: Dediee et presentee a Messire Bertrand Rene Pallu; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0092, p. 109

Norwich number: 0092

RID: MOA 0087

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Geographia Historica Africa Arreglada a las Mejores Relaciones (1752)

Descriptive Notes: "Shape of the south is unusual, with a bulge on the western coast."

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0093, p. 110

Norwich number: 0093

RID: MOA 0032

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

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Descriptive Notes: Cartouche illustrates a native woman reclining between two palms. Interior of southern Africa is fairly blank other than tribal names; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0094, p. 111

Norwich number: 0094

RID: MOA 0238

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige Staat van Afrika ... (1763)

Descriptive Notes: Based on d'Anville's map (see NOR 0091). Inset of Vlaamsche Eilanden; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0096, p. 113

Norwich number: 0096

RID: MOA 0164

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: French text within the decorative borders provide detailed description of Africa; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0097, p. 114

Norwich number: 0097

RID: MOA 0111

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: New Geographical Grammer (1770)

Descriptive Notes: Gold mines are indicated south of Zimbabwe. Title across top, Engraved for Guthrie's new Geographical Grammar; Prime meridian through London.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0098, p. 115

Norwich number: 0098

RID: MOA 0177

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlante Novissiomo (1775-1785)

Descriptive Notes: Based on Janvier's map (see NOR 0104). "Fairly accurate geographically and unknown parts of the country are marked as such instead of being dotted with fictitious places"; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0099, p. 116

Norwich number: 0099

RID: MOA 0165

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Map correctly describes known geography of the east and west coast. The cartouche illustrates a person in oriental turban and dress, reclining on a lion. Two insets: Isle Bourbon and Isle de France; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0100, p. 117

Norwich number: 0100

RID: MOA 0101

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Above the square shaped cartouche, sits a native surrounded by a lion, a bird and a camel. Title across the top: Engraved for Moore's New and Compleat Collection of Voyages and Travels; Prime meridian through London and Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0102, p. 119

Norwich number: 0102

RID: MOA 0167

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

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Descriptive Notes: "Arrows in the oceans probably indicate the monsoons because those depicted at the top right are named by months"; Prime meridian through Ferro Island and Paris.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0103, p. 120

Norwich number: 0103

RID: MOA 0102

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

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Descriptive Notes: The cartouche depicts a forest-like setting with a leopard, a bird and a crocodile. Top right: 28.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0104, p. 121

Norwich number: 0104

RID: MOA 0159

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: This two-sheet map was first issued by Boulton under J.B.B. d'Anville's name in 1772 and reissued in 1787, (see map 0091). Insets include, Azores; A Particular Chart of the Gold Coast; A summary description relative to the trade and natural produce, manner and customs of the African continent and islands; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0105, p. 122

Norwich number: 0105

RID: MOA 0103

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The cartouche includes a floral wreath with a face; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0106, p. 124

Norwich number: 0106

RID: MOA 0117

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0107, p. 125

Norwich number: 0107

RID: MOA 0199

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Depicts an accurate outline of the continent. The cartouche includes a native surrounded by foliage. Nearby are a monkey, a crocodile and two elephant's tusks.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0108, p. 126

Norwich number: 0108

RID: MOA 0201

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Identical to Jaillot's map (see NOR 0046), except for the scale; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0109, p. 127

Norwich number: 0109

RID: MOA 0248

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas der Georgraphie von der bekannten ganzen welt (1794-1805)

Descriptive Notes: Color index identifies countries holding power in Africa, however historically incorrect. Inset: Die Azorischen Inseln; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0111, p. 129

Norwich number: 0111

RID: MOA 0316

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Note states "accurate geographical knowledge of the interior will only be available after further exploration"; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0112, p. 130

Norwich number: 0112

RID: MOA 0196

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Prime meridian through Ferro Island and Paris. Top right: 4.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0113, p. 131

Norwich number: 0113

RID: MOA 0244

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: World map of the eastern hemisphere includes the Arctic Circle. Two insets: Effet de la pesanteur and Sphere oblique; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0114, p. 132

Norwich number: 0114

RID: MOA 0033

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Includes a portion of the bulge of Brazil; Prime meridian through London.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3671463 Page number:map 0115, p. 133

Norwich number: 0115

RID: MOA 0034

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: The cartouche illustrates a "sphinx-like animal sitting on a rectangular masonry block with the title 'Afrique' on it"; Prime meridian through Paris.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0116, p. 134

Norwich number: 0116

RID: MOA 0118

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: General Atlas of the World

Descriptive Notes: Reduced from a four-sheet map. Fairly accurate except for the narrow, tappered southern tip; Prime meridian through Greenwich.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0117, p. 135

Norwich number: 0117

RID: MOA 0173

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Even though the map depicts extensive knowledge of the interior, "the great rivers are inaccurately placed and the Nile erroneously appears to originate in two adjacent lakes in Central Africa"; Prime meridian through Ferro Island.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0118, p. 136

Norwich number: 0118

RID: MOA 0206

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Atlas Ganzen Erdkreises (1803)

Descriptive Notes: Extends to include the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Arabia and part of Asia and India.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0120, p. 139

Norwich number: 0120

RID: MOA 0204

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source:

Descriptive Notes: Includes the Mediterranean and part of Arabia. "The west coast of Africa illustrates the Guinea, Ivory and Grain Coasts". Top right: 42; Prime meridian through Greenwich.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0121, p. 140

Norwich number: 0121

RID: MOA 0171

Program: Jacobson Africana Program

Source: Modern Atlas (1815)

Descriptive Notes: Much of the geography proves to be inaccurate due to the fact it was based on antiquarian maps. "Large tracts of the interior of Africa are marked unknown". Across the top: Pinkerton's Modern Atlas.

References: Norwich (2nd ed.), ckey = 3871463 Page number:map 0122, p. 141

Norwich number: 0122

RID: MOA 0317

Program: Jacobson Africana Program