Interior of Africa, from "Court Game of Geography" 1838 - 1855

"Interior of Africa," part of William and Henry Rock's "Court Game of Geography" (1838-1855), is a hand-colored map of the interior of Africa. It depicts a generalized landscape with geographic features, rivers, and towns labelled, particularly in the Sahara desert region. This intricate map, measuring 3 3/4 × 2 1/2 in., illustrates the growing interest in African geography during the 19th century. The map’s detailed representation of the interior showcases the expanding knowledge of this vast continent, which fascinated explorers and cartographers.