Created by one of the most prominent and prolific cartographers of the eighteenth century, John Senex, this stunning depiction of Africa in 1725 bears a striking detail and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating a link between the past and the present. Senex was the official geographer to Queen Anne of Britain and created the world's first pocket-sized map. As one of the eighteenth-century principal cartographers, his remarkable accuracy and detail set this map apart from other works of the time. Senex was elected into the Royal Society of London in 1728. European explorers had come to Africa as early as the fifteenth century, and by 1725 colonizers from Europe were arriving and establishing boundaries that would define the continent's geopolitics for the next two centuries. Senex's work served as one of the most detailed and accurate maps, which became invaluable tools for British expeditions during this time. Trading posts had long been established in Africa's coastal regions, and these markets bustled with European traders from the North, Chinese merchants from the East, and Arabian traders. One interesting feature of this map is that it defines nearly every region, which depictions even into the 1800s often left unlabeled. Exploration and colonization of Africa would occur for the bulk of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This rare production is truly an authentic piece of cartographical history. It stands as a distinctive artifact of the rich history of both Africa and Britain. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.