1753, Vaugondy, Egypte, Egypt, Lacus Moeris, carte ancienne, antiquarian map.
Map of ancient and modern Egypt drawn up on that of R.P. Sicard and others, subject to astronomical observations, by Sr. Robert de Vaugondy, Geographe ordinaire du Roy. With Privilege, 1753. Taken from the Atlas Universel.
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Condition : good, faint trace of central fold, faint traces of moisture in the lateral margin, three annotations, two of which are on the map. A fine copy.
Illustrator / geographer : Gilles Robert de Vaugondy, engraved by Elisabeth Haussard.
Format : 46 x 64 cm (55.5 x 81 cm).
Colour : hand-coloured (old).
Beautiful map of Egypt with a magnificent title cartouche.Very detailed engraved map, relief represented by hachures, title cartouche in lower left corner (sphinx holding title stone, obelisk with hieroglyph at bottom, palm tree, columns and pyramidal edifice in background).
This map shows every detail, from towns to monasteries, with a particular focus on the Nile and the surrounding regions. A fascinating aspect of this map is the way it shows Lake Moeris, which is now just a very small lake. It also shows the famous 'labyrinth', which has been mentioned by many authors before, including Herodotus, Strabo, Diodorus and Pliny.
| Condition | Used - Good |
|---|---|
| Language | France |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Author / Cartographer / Photographer | Robert de Vaugondy |
| Editor | Delamarche |
| First edition | No |
| Signed edition | No |
| Signed binding | No |
| Armorial binding | No |
| Size | 46 x 64 cm |
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