Antique Maps & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 3844:
Description
Included in this lot:
Views in Africa: Tunis, Algeria
People of Arabia & Cairo
Pyramids, Sphinx
Views of Alexandria, Egypt including Obelisk & Cleopatra’s Palace
Views of Cairo, Egypt
Chart of the Nile River with Insets of Architecture in Cairo, Egypt
Succession of the Kings of Egypt
Description of the work:
This historic engraving is from Henri Abraham Chatelain’s
Atlas Historique. The work was published by the author in Amsterdam between 1718 and 1720.
The text was compiled by Gueudeville & Garillon. The maps were completed by Chatelain with some influenced by Guillaume de l’Isle’s work.
Atlas Historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. It was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. Chatelain’s maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of French mapmaking.
Paper Size: ~ 21 1/2" by 18" (Fold Out)
Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some thinning of the paper to the right of the fold on the plate of the succession of kings. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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