North Africa Egypt Fictional Nile Source Two Lakes Mts. of Moon c. 1780 map

De l'Egypte, De la Nubie & De l'Abissinie.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, East Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Nubia, Abyssinia, Red Sea, Nile River, Mountains of the Moons, Fictional Nile Source).

Issued c. 1780, Paris (likely by Desnos).

Of historical interest for the Nile source being shown as two giant lakes at the base of the apocryphal Mountains of the Moon.

Fine antique engraved map printed in late 18th century France. With original hand color.

Extensive related text on either side in French. Map is oriented with North pointing right, meaning the map can be rotated as shown for more familiar examination.

Light minor age wear, slight creasing to corners, light browning at base of centerfold with short minor split now closed on back with archival tape, overall remaining clean and attractive.

Sheet measures c. 16 1/2" H x 23 " W

Engraved area measures c. 12" H x 13 1/2" W.

Original fold line as issued.

[R35693].

Brooke-Hitching, Phantom Atlas, Mts. of Moon, pp. 162-5.

McLeod, Atlas of Legendary Lands, pp. 216-26.