BOMA,The Lower Congo, IN THE CONGO BASIN,West Africa

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART

BOMA (properly Mboma), a port on the north bank of the river Congo about 60 m. from its mouth, the administrative capital of Belgian Congo.It was one of the places at which the European traders on the west coast of Africa established stations in the 16th and 17th centuries. It became the entrept for the commerce of the lower Corrgo and a well known mart for slaves. The trade was chiefly in the hands of Dutch merchants, but British, French and Portuguese firms also had factories there. No European power exercised sovereignty, though shadowy claims were from time to time put forward by Portugal . In 1884 the natives of Boma granted a protectorate of their country to the International Association of the Congo.

1890s Wood Engraving Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.