Map of East Africa - Zanguebar or Swahili Coast

Artist or Author: Joannis Luyts & Guillame Sanson

Work: Philosphiae Professoris, Introductio ad Geographiam Novam et Veterm...

Date of Publication: 1692

Style: Originally Hand-colored Engraving

Paper Size: ~ 13" by 8 1/2"

Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Description of the work:

This originally hand-colored map is by Guillame Sanson for Joannis Luyts's Philosphiae Professoris, Introductio ad Geographiam Novam et Veterm... The work was published in Paris in 1692. The atlas included many maps depicting the World, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Guillame Sanson (1633-1703) was a French cartographer and geographer. He served in the court of the King of France, Louis XIV. He was son of noted cartographer, Nicolas Sanson (oft considered the father of French cartography). After his father's passing, he continued in the map-making business in partnership with his brother Hubert Jaillot.