C1788

Egypte, Nubie et Abissinie.

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$A 90

Scarce map of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, featuring the Red Sea. From Bonne’s, Atlas Encyclopedique, Contenant La Geographie Ancienne, et Quelques Cartes sur La Geographie du Moyen Age, La Geographie Moderne, et les Cartes Relatives a la Geographie Physique.

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S/N: AENC-098-AF–227112

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Full Title:

Egypte, Nubie et Abissinie.

Date:

C1788

Mapmaker:

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Condition:

Two spots at left hand map area, otherwise in good condition, centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring

Image Size:

250mm

x 360mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1788

Description:

Scarce map of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, featuring the Red Sea.

From Bonne’s, Atlas Encyclopedique, Contenant La Geographie Ancienne, et Quelques Cartes sur La Geographie du Moyen Age, La Geographie Moderne, et les Cartes Relatives a la Geographie Physique.

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Bonne was an important French cartographer active in the later part of the C18th. In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic.

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