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Auction 102, Lot 493
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"Aegyptus Hodierna…", Homann, Johann Baptist

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1720 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 22.2 inches
47 x 56.4 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: A

Original full color with uncolored scenes. Couple of tiny tears in margins repaired with archival tape, and a couple of tiny spots at fold, still very good.

Estimate: $450 - $500

Sold for: $375

Closed on 3/5/2003

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