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"A New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia together with all the Kingdoms", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Africa - Eastern

Period: 1747 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

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16.6 x 13.7 inches
42.2 x 34.8 cm

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Copper engraved map with superb detail of the many kingdoms in the region of present-day Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Filled with place names, trails, and notations. Includes the Red Sea and part of Arabia. Decorated with a pictorial title cartouche and a compass rose.

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Condition: A

Some stains and short tears in margins, not affecting map.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/2/2005

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"A New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia together with all the Kingdoms", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Africa - Eastern

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

16.6 x 13.7 inches
42.2 x 34.8 cm

Copper engraved map with superb detail of the many kingdoms in the region of present-day Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Filled with place names, trails, and notations. Includes the Red Sea and part of Arabia. Decorated with a pictorial title cartouche and a compass rose.

References:

Condition: A

Some stains and short tears in margins, not affecting map.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/2/2005

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"A New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia together with all the Kingdoms", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Africa - Eastern

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

16.6 x 13.7 inches42.2 x 34.8 cm

Copper engraved map with superb detail of the many kingdoms in the region of present-day Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Filled with place names, trails, and notations. Includes the Red Sea and part of Arabia. Decorated with a pictorial title cartouche and a compass rose.

References:

Condition: A

Some stains and short tears in margins, not affecting map.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/2/2005

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16.6 x 13.7 inches
42.2 x 34.8 cm