Rare Antique Map of Yam Suph, Egypt and Red Sea, 1773

About the Item

Antique print with two maps titled 'Uittreksel van de Kaart van Egipten en de Roode Zee' and 'Uittreksel uit de Kaart van Chrysanthus'. The left image shows Yam Suph, the body of water which the Israelites crossed following their exodus from Egypt. The right image shows a mountain range near the Red Sea. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanmerkingen door en over Barbaryen en het Ooste'. Artists and Engravers: Author: T. Shaw. Translated by P. Boddaert and published by J. van Schoonhoven. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1773 Overall size: 21 x 26 cm. Image size: 17 x 18 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1773

Condition:

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL