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Book Details: This lot consists of the antique folding map shown in the corresponding images.
The full title of this map, Carte geographique de l'Egypte et des pays environnans, reduite d'apres la carte topographique levee pendant l'expedition de l'armee francaise, par les ingenieurs-geographes, les officiers du genie militaire et les ingenieurs des Ponts et Chaussees, assujettie aux observations des astronomes (1818), can be found in the upper left. The title is flanked by a table on either side. The first of these tables lays out, chronologically, various battles of l'armee d'Orient. The second table contains coordinates and distances between locations.
Landmarks found on this map include Alexandria, Giza, Cairo, and the Red Sea. Topography is done in exquisite detail. There is hand-colored blue delineation around each body of water.
The cartographer, Pierre Jacotin (1765–1827), was named director of all the surveyors and geographers working in the Nile Valley in 1799 during the campaign in Egypt of Napoleon. (Information courtesy of Wikipedia)
This map is from the holdings of Archaeologia Books and Prints. Established in 1983, Archaeologia was known for providing scholarly books of quality on the archaeology of Ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece & Rome, and the Pre-Columbian Americas. Several sessions from this fine inventory will be offered over the coming months.
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Condition / Notes: This map, measuring approximately 35 1/2 x 52, displays light age toning and minor tearing along some seams. The upper left panel of the map is detaching. There is some scattered light soiling on the verso.
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About the lot N° 5445 Title : This Lot Consists Of The Antique Folding Map Shown In The Corresponding Images National Book Auctions, auctioneer, Freeville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Books, Art and Ephemera - London, Faulkner, Egypt, Gorey Sale date : 27 Aug 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
