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Auction 133, Lot 666

"Vue de la Ville du Grand Caire, et de ses Environs", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1710 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.8 x 14.4 inches
42.7 x 36.6 cm
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This attractive sheet features four great views of Cairo with its architecture and the busy Nile River. The views are flanked with extensive French text describing the vicinity, commerce and history of the region.

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Condition: A

A fold separation in the bottom margin is closed with archival tape.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/1/2010

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