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Auction 186, Lot 726
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"Carte de l'Egypte de la Nubie de l'Abissinie &c.", Delisle/Covens & Mortier

Subject: Northeastern Africa & Arabia

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.9 x 19.4 inches
58.2 x 49.3 cm
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This very detailed and fascinating map of northeastern Africa, the Red Sea and the Arabian peninsula shows the political divisions and kingdoms, roads, topography, settlements, encampments and much more. The Nile originates in the mountains near the L. de Dambee. The map is filled with notations concerning the various tribes, trade routes, and the location of emeralds.

References: cf. Norwich #298.

Condition: B+

Contemporary outline color that has been partially refreshed on a bright sheet with a "C & I Honig" watermark and very light soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/9/2022

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