Title / Subject: 'Aegypti Delta et Nili Ostia'
Date: 1731
Size: the printed area measures approximately 162mm x 201mm with margins beyond; blank verso.
Description: a copper-plate engraved map of the Nile Delta in ancient times. It is printed on hand-laid paper.
Cartographer / engraver: Cellarius / likely engraved by John Senex
Provenance: 'Christophori Cellarii smalcaldensis Geographia Antiqua Recognita denuo, & ad veterum novorumque scriptorum fidem, historicum maxime, identidem castigata ...', published by Samuel Patrick, London, 1731
Condition: Very good condition. Light age toning. Two horizontal folds, as published. Faint offsetting where the map has been folded in the source publication. Small ink stain to the right edge of the sheet, well away from the printed Area. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.
Ref: #05792
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