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Auction 155, Lot 678
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"Egypte Nommee dans le Pays Missir", Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1765 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.1 x 26.2 inches
40.9 x 66.5 cm
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This large and finely engraved chart of the Nile River valley and the Red Sea extends from Aswan to the delta. It is packed with incredible detail along the Nile River valley, including the location of emerald mines, ancient ruins, and caravan routes. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued.

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Condition: A

Printed on flecked, watermarked paper with a few spots of foxing primarily confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/18/2015

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