Subject: Egypt, Arabia
Period: 1665 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.8 x 16 inches
50.3 x 40.6 cm
This is a wonderful map of Egypt oriented with north to the right. Cairo is here named Alcairo, and the area surrounding the city is replete with detail, including a mention of the Pyramids. The detail becomes increasingly scarce as you go away from the city; instead there are depictions of charming camels, goats, horses, sheep and Nile crocodiles, one of whom is shown carrying her baby in her mouth. The cartouche is surrounded by people of the region with the Pyramids in the background.
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Condition: B+
A nice impression with attractive color, good margins, and light soiling. There is a faint damp stain at bottom left, primarily confined to blank margins.