"Charte von Bambus nach Kompagnons Zeichnung und mit dessen Reiseroute mit Zuziehung seiner und anderer Berichte entworfen" Copper etching of the area of Bambouk (Western Mali). Pierre Compagnon arrived here in 1716 on this area where gold was aplenty. This map was designed according to his drawings with map material of other travelers added. Published in Prague, dated 1811 Original antique print

Maps, Africa, Western Mali, Bambouk, gold

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"Charte von Bambus nach Kompagnons Zeichnung und mit dessen Reiseroute mit Zuziehung seiner und anderer Berichte entworfen"

Copper etching of the area of Bambouk (Western Mali). Pierre Compagnon arrived here in 1716 on this area where gold was aplenty. This map was designed according to his drawings with map material of other travelers added.

Published in Prague, dated 1811

Original antique print

The publication was probably in a German language travel book. Since the map was folded once vertically and once horizontally it may be assumed that it was bound in a small (duodez size) book.

General age toning. Minimal traces of age and use.

17,2 x 16,8 cm (ca. 6.7 x 6.6")
Bambouk (Bambuk or Bambuhu) territory in eastern Senegal and western Mali, encompassing the Bambouk Mountains, the valley of the Faleme River and the hilly country to the east of the river valley.