West Asia & the Holy Land · 18th century
€ 175
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique map titled 'De XIde Landkaart verbeeldende Egypte en de Woestyne der Schelf-Zee (..).' Map of Biblical Egypt and the Red Sea. With title cartouche, compass rose and scale. This map originates from 'Heilige Geographie of aardrykskundige beschrijving van alle de landen, enz., in de H.S. voorkomende. Behelzende eene beschryving des Joodschen Lands eertyds Kanaan' by W.A. Bachiene.
Artists and Engravers: Published by A. van Paddenburg.
Condition: Fair, given age. Slight discolouration of middle fold. A few brown spots. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1765
Overall size: 38.7 x 48.6 cm.
Image size: 33.5 x 42 cm.
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