Author: BONNE, R
Title: Map of Egypt 1762
Description: Paris, Lattre. 1762. Book, Map of Egypt by Rigobert Bonne published by Lattre Paris in 1762. On good quality paper size 54 by 39 cm. Full title includes the following: based on several original maps adjusted according to astronomical observations and combined with ancient and modern routes". Some hand-colouring. Six scales include French leagues and Egyptian stades (stadia?). The top right-hand corner has a 12 by 10 cm decorative vignette which includes the title. A detailed map with the course of the Nile shown as far south as Asswan. Heights indicated by stylized hill symbols. VG condition.".

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