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EXPL2A-00139Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration
GAFR2A-00049Young Zulu chief in South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Map of Cape Colony, South AfricaSouth Africa when a British colony, 1870s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration
EXPL2A-00366Map of equatorial Africa as known in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century
Mosque in North Africa, 1800sSanctuary of a Muslim mosque in North Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Boer War battle, 1902Boer assault on a British convoy in South Africa, 1902. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an eyewitness illustration
GAFR2A-00051Zulu mother and child by their hut, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
BedouinsBedouin father and his daughter. Hand-colored halftone ireproduction of a 19th-century photograph
Arab on a camelArab traveling in the desert. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration
Before and after views of Kumasi, Ghana, as a British protectorate, 1890sBritish view of how the Ashanti will live after English occupation, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
African ivory trade, 1800sIvory trader in an African village, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Congo River wildlifeElephants and hippopotamus along the Congo River. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
Ethiopian Emperor Menelik IIMenelik II, emperor of Ethiopia, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph
Archaeologists remove artifacts from a pyramid at Dashur, EgyptM. de Morgan lifts a golden crown from the mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Excavating the Sphinx, 1880sExcavation of ancient Egyptian structures beneath the Sphinx in progress at Ghizeh, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Africans taken by canoe to be sold as slavesAfrican native slavers canoe carrying captives to the coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Kemble illustration
Slave caravan in AfricaCaptured Africans to be sold as slaves. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
African slave caravan on the marchAfrican slavers killing a captive too weak to march. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
African slaves in Uganda, 1800sNative slaves carrying fuel and cutting rice in East Africa, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal
Busy Cairo street in the late 1800sStreet activity in the new quarter of Cairo, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
African drums, 1800sWaganda drummers, Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Nile River papyrus thicketsPapyrus growing along the Nile, original paper of the ancient Egyptians. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Tunisians and a Greek woman, 1800sTunisians from Monastir and a woman from Thessaly, Greece. Antique hand-colored print
Bedouin, Muslim woman, and a messenger in EgyptBedouin girl, Muslim woman selling fruit, and a messenger, Egypt. Antique hand-colored print
Dr Livingstones African servants, 1800sChuma and Susi, David Livingstones loyal African servants, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00001A royal procession of Sultan Abd al- Aziz IV in Morocco, 1800s. Printed color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century watercolor by A. Schneider
Vasco da Gamas route around Africa, 1400sAfrica as known after Vasco da Gamas discoveries, from map of Juan de la Cosa, 1500. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction
GAFR2A-00048Prospectors working the diamond diggings near Colesberg, South Africa, 1872. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00050Zulu fishermen at work, Natal, South Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GMDE2A-00007Bedouin messenger racing across the desert on a camel. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GEUR2A-00059Portuguese capture of Ceuta, a Moorish stronghold in Morocco, 1415. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Cecil Rhodes in South Africa, 1900Cecil John Rhodes, British colonial administrator, on his verandah near Cape Town, South Africa, c. 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph
Donkey-riders on their way to see the pyramids, 1800sTourists riding unruly donkeys to a picnic at the pyramids, Egypt, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
South Africa President Paul KrugerPaul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Cecil Rhodes and other British South Africa Company officials, 1896Doctor Jameson, Cecil Rhodes, and J.T. Newton (left-right), administrators of the British South Africa Company, 1896. Hand-colored haltone reproduction of a photograph
Dr. David LivingstonePortrait of missionary and explorer David Livingstone. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century portrait
African slave shed in the Congo basinA slave shed where African captives are held until sold. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Kemble illustration
GAFR2A-00009African native shaman invoking rain in the valley of the Congo, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00012Tangier, Morocco, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00014British attack on Egyptian artillery at Tell el-Kebir, Egypt, 1882. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00018Oasis of Gafsa in Tunisia, North Africa. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00021Egyptians drawing Nile water with a shadoof, a counterbalanced device used since ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
West African musical instrumentSanko, an Ashanti stringed instrument, West Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Women and a man-servant of Egypt, 1800sTambourine player, Muslim woman water-carrier, and an African servant, Egypt. Antique hand-colored print
Sir Richard Burton exploring central Africa, 1850sEnglish explorer Richard Burtons march towards central Africa, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Uganda natives, as described by John H. Speke, 1860sNatives near the residence of Ugandas King Mtesas uncle. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal, 1864
Dr. Livingstone, I presume? 1871Stanley finding Dr. Livingstone at Ujiji, Tanganyika, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Insignia of the African Company, 1588African Company arms, incorporated in London in 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00045British administrator of Gambia meeting with a native chief, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration
GAFR2A-00046Map of Africa in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century
GAFR2A-00047Swan Hotel in the diamond-mining region of South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century photograph
GAFR2A-00053Native workers descending into a diamond mine near Johannesburg, South Africa, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration
GAFR2A-00052Native suspension bridge on the Congo River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration
Lunch for visitors to an ancient Egyptian temple, 1800sTourists having lunch in the remains of an ancient Egyptian temple at Medinet, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
HREC2A-00004British tourists ascending the Great Pyramid in Egypt, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GMED2A-00005Arab caravan crossing a stream in the Sahara Desert. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Luncheon atop the Pyramid of Gizeh, 1800sBritish tourists having Christmas lunch on the Great Pyramid, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
John Speke at Lake Victoria, AfricaAfrica explorer John Henning Speke, with Lake Victoria in background. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00010Native village in the valley of the Congo River, Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00011Native dance in the camp of an African explorer, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00013British naval brigade using a Gatling gun to occupy Alexandria, Egypt, 1882. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00015Boer marksmen in battle against the British in the Transvaal, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00016British 92nd Highlanders skirmish with Boers in the Transvaal War, South Africa, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00017British General Sir George Colley at Majuba Mountain, Transvaal War, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00019British officer Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving news during the Ashanti War in Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00020Native soldiers playing at " warry" in Ashanti Colony, Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00024Women planting crops in central Africa, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00023Cattle farm of the Dinka, a Swahili-speaking people in Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00032Fantee huts, Ashanti Colony in Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00031Market scene on the banks of the Nile River, Egypt, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration
West African musical instrumentAshanti harp attached to a gourd to amplify the sound, West Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00028Cape of Good Hope wagon drawn by oxen, South Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00027Village of European settlers in the Orange Free State, South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00026Daily life in an African village in the Congo basin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00033War-dance of the Sultan of Zanzibars irregular troops, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
GAFR2A-00035Moorish princes. Antique hand-colored print, 19th century
GAFR2A-00036Egyptian couple buying a drink from a water-seller in Port-Said, Egypt. Antique hand-colored print, 19th century
GAFR2A-00038Bedouin musician, African slave, and a Muslim woman in street dress, Cairo, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print
Sir Richard Burton exploring Lake Tanganika, 1858Sir Richard Burton exploring Lake Tanganika, east Africa, 1858. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EXPL2A-00359African explorer Henry Stanleys camp on the Congo River, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration
Cape of Good Hope mapped at its correct latitude, 1508First map showing Africas southern point at the correct latitude, from Ruysch 1508. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration
Stanleys African servant, 1880sSali, African servant of explorer Henry Stanley throughout the 1887-1889 expedition and in Cairo. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
Queen of Uganda receiving British explorers Speke and GrantJohn Speke introduces James Grant to the Queen of Uganda. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal, 1864
Mutesa I, King of Uganda, as described by John Henning Speke. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal, 1864
