Cairo General View by Description Egypte (1 results)
Published by Paris 1809-12, 1809
Seller: Libreria Pontes, Madrid, M, SpainLibreria Pontes
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
£ 2,018.24
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Sin Encuadernar. Condition: Muy bien. large engraved view.90x50 cms.black and white.This is the first general view of Cairo taken in modern Times.After Napoleon invasion ,the comission of savants published on his way back to France this monumental work:" La description de l Egypte".The view shows the Roumelyeh square and the cyt…adel with Hassan mosque at left and Mameluq gate.In the foreground french soldiers.Fine condition.
