Buy this book on-line D'Anville, Jean Baptiste : Original Map - Egypt with Lybia; Designed by Mr. Rollins Antient History by Mr. Danville the King's Geographer, 1738
Circa early 1800s. 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inch map on 14 x 12 inch paper. Multiple fold lines, 2 inch tear on left edge, 1/2 inch tear on right. Some ink transfer due to being folded. Jean Baptiste d'Anville (1697-1782) was a geographer and cartographer who greatly improved the standards of map-making. He was known for his meticulous research. This map was originally drawn for Charles Rollin's "Ancient History". It covers the Mediterranean coast of Libya and Most of Egypt. The Egypt portion is quite detailed. This particular map is Plate II from an English translation of "Ancient History", sculpted by R. W. Seale.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of D'Anville, Jean Baptiste : Original Map - Egypt with Lybia; Designed by Mr. Rollins Antient History by Mr. Danville the King's Geographer, 1738. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, out of print books, rare books, livres d'occasion and incunabula. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |