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A new map of Africk

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Map shows Africa and islands in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The mythical second island of St Helena is included., Dedicated to His Highness, William, Duke of Gloucester., "Scale of English miles according to vulgar computation [and] according to the Norwoods computation"., Restored and placed between acid-free boards.

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Title
A new map of Africk
Creator
Wells, Edward, 1667-1727.
Subject
Africa -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
Description
Map shows Africa and islands in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The mythical second island of St Helena is included., Dedicated to His Highness, William, Duke of Gloucester., "Scale of English miles according to vulgar computation [and] according to the Norwoods computation"., Restored and placed between acid-free boards.
Publisher
University of Cape Town Libraries, South Africa
Contributor
Spofforth, R. (contributor)
Date
1701
Type
map
Format
image/jpeg, 1 map : col. ; 41.5 x 53.5 cm.
Identifier
islandora:19647
Source
aslmaps_bmlc_6_a_1_551_01.jpg
Language
Relation
BMLC 6.a.1 (551)
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