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Auction 113, Lot 780

"Aegyptus Hodierna…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1725 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 22 inches
47 x 55.9 cm
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Superb large map of Egypt with incredible detail along the course of the Nile River. At the confluence of the White and Blue Nile Homann depicts a huge series of cataracts. Nearly a third of the map is engraved with fascinating scenes of the cataracts, pyramids, various antiquities, scenes of embalming, and ancient furnaces.

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Condition: B

Old paper repair on fold separation at left, just entering border. A few tiny rust spots, one with a pin hole.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $250

Closed on 12/7/2005

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