Africa Nile source Mountains of Moon 1768 W.H. Toms engraved historical map Baden Please review photos for more

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this large oversize heavy antique book survives

Early 20th century souvenir pictorial map

Publisher's pictorial advertising paper wrappers

The index locates buildings and institutions which likely have moved or no longer exist such as an Absinthe House

Africa Nile source Mountains of Moon 1768 W.H. Toms engraved historical map Baden Please review photos for moreAfrica Interior. Of note for the clear bold depiction of the apocryphal mountains of the moon as the source of the Nile. Issued 1768, London. Engraved by W. H. Toms. Fine mid 18th century engraved historical map with attractive hand color. Of note for the remarkably clear and bold placement of the apocryphal Mts. of the Moon chain, a supposed mysterious and unknown source of the Nile. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age