1782 Millar Antique Print Various Birds of Africa & Fish of Sierra Leone, Africa Various Birds in Different parts of Africa; Various Fish of Sierra Leona a Country in Negroland, Africa Cartographer : - Millar, George Henry Date: - 1782 Size: - 13in x 8 1/2in (330mm x 225mm) Ref#: - 50263 Condition: - (A+) Fine Condition Description: This finely engraved original antique print was published in the 1782 edition of George Henry Millars The new and universal system of geography : being a complete history and description of the whole world, containing a particular, full, accurate, circumstantial and entertaining account,....... (Ref: Tooley; M&B) General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable Paper color : - off white Age of map color: - Colors used: - General color appearance: - Paper size: - 13in x 8 1/2in (330mm x 225mm) Plate size: - 13in x 8 1/2in (330mm x 225mm) Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm) Imperfections: Margins: - None Plate area: - None Verso: - None Background: Millar, George Henry Was responsible for the publication of The new and universal system of geography : being a complete history and description of the whole world, containing a particular, full, accurate, circumstantial and entertaining account, including the antient and present state of all the various countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, as divided into empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and colonies.. Printed by Alexander Hogg ..., 1782. This comprehensive world geography and history was liberally illustrated with decorative plates and maps covering Europe, Asia, Africa, and America with information about the history, geography, climate, people, flora and fauna etc. It also includes important eighteenth century voyages and discoveries including Captain Cook\\\'s second voyage. Although his third voyage is not included, there is a plate illustrating his death in Hawaii. Other illustrations include city views from around the world, native costumes and occupations, and indigenous flora and fauna. The foldout maps were engraved by Kitchin, Bowen, Conder and Lodge with plates by several renowned English engravers. There is a fine map of the American colonies and city plans for the harbors of New York, Charleston, Havana, and Boston. Complete with upwards of 120 capital engravings with 25 maps. Published by Alexander Hogg, London.