Old Map of Guinea by Visscher, 1690: Gold, Slave and Ivory Coast, West Africa, Lomé, Lagos, Abidjan, Niger River western hemisphere Portraits of Distinguished Leaders

Portraits of Distinguished Leaders

A charming and rare map of St Louis

Flemish Brabant

with rich history dating back to the Venetian period

The map depicts the burgeoning air routes of the era

Old Map of Guinea by Visscher, 1690: Gold, Slave and Ivory Coast, West Africa, Lomé, Lagos, Abidjan, Niger River western hemisphere Portraits of Distinguished LeadersImmerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with this exquisite map, titled 'Guinea'. This captivating piece is a testament to the cartographic mastery of Nicolaes Visscher II, a renowned mapmaker from the Dutch Golden Age. Created in 1690, the map meticulously delineates the different regions and political divisions of Guinea, a significant area within modern day Africa. The translation of the map's full name into English indicates the expansive