🗺️ 1775-1780 Southern Africa with Madagascar by Bonne & Raynal
- 1775-1780
- By R. Bonne and Raynal
- From ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens …’
- Part of an important work from the Age of Enlightenment, with contributions from Diderot. The questions, statements and issues raised in the work on subjects such as religion, commerce, slavery, contemporary political and social issues resulted in the banning of the publication in France.
- As a result its published in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Copperplate engraved
- Authenticity Guaranteed
- Overall very good condition
- 14 1/2” x 9 1/2″
This map showcases Southern Africa, including Madagascar, with an insert of the Cape Town area. Created by R. Bonne and Raynal between 1775 and 1780, it is part of the “Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens” collection, which is a significant work from the Age of Enlightenment featuring contributions from Diderot. The map explores various topics such as religion, commerce, slavery, contemporary political, and social issues, leading to its banning in France. Consequently, it was published in Geneva, Switzerland. This copperplate engraved map comes with a guarantee of authenticity and is overall in very good condition, measuring 14 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches.