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Auction 117, Lot 817

"Carte Physique et Politique de l'Egypte", Mentelle, Edme

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1790 (circa)

Publication: National Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 18.5 inches
57.2 x 47 cm
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Crisply engraved map with incredible detail of Egypt. The topography is graphically shown and trade routes are prominently noted. A large inset, "Carte Particuliere et Detaillee du Delta" provides minute detail of the Nile delta.

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Condition: A+

Issued folding. Original outline color.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/6/2006

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