Cairo Map Published by 'Groppi' - Tourist map of Cairo issued by a prominent local café.

Mourafetli Brothers

Published by c. 1930, 1930

About this Item

This charming map of Cairo presents a fascinating example of 20th century tourism to the Egyptian capital city. Major landmarks are individually illustrated and labeled, while other notable buildings such as churches, hotels, banks, and embassies are outlined within the image. Transportation routes, including bus and tram lines, are noted along with their connections to the surrounding suburbs. On the left side and verso of the map are several contemporary advertisements, each of which relates to a numbered business on the map. Photo stores, cigarette shops, typewriter companies, booksellers, florists and cobblers are all promoted on the map and surrounding text. Sheet Width (in) 19.6 Sheet Height (in) 13.7 Condition Description Originally issued folded into 8 panels. Moderate creasing and faint discoloration along old fold lines, including a few areas of separation that have been repaired on the verso. Faint offsetting visible above the title block.

Seller Inventory # 1873

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cairo Map Published by 'Groppi' - Tourist map of Cairo issued by a prominent local café.
• Publisher: c. 1930
• Publication Date: 1930
• Condition: Very Good