Upper & Lower Egypt Nile River Alexandria Cairo Red Sea 1823 scarce Ellis map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsEgypt.
(Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Lower Egypt, Nile River, Cairo, Alexandria, Red Sea).
Issued c. 1823, London by Ellis.
Scarce early 19th century engraved map with beautiful original hand color. With a subtle and easy to miss institutional blind stamp in the lower right corner within the distance graticule. Does not affect the map in any way.
Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.
Sheet Measures c. 16" x 11 5/8".
Engraved Area Measures c. 11" x 9".
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.
[R26346].