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Genuine Original Antique Maps of Egypt and the Nile Valley
Original antique maps of Africa. We do NOT sell reproductions, these are guaranteed genuine antique maps. Sources and dates of publication are cited when known.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW. THE DIGITAL DARVILL'S WATERMARK IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PRINT.
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-1
Aegyptus, Cyrenaica, Africa minor, Mauritania
Introductio in universam Geographiam
published by Philippi Cluverii, Amsterdam
(1701)
Overall sheet size = approx. 5 11/16 x 5 1/4 inches (14.7 x 13.4 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 4 13/16 x 4 9/16 inches (12.4 x 11.7 cm)
Original copperplate engraving on hand-laid paper, over 315 years old • with folds, as issued
Condition: EXCELLENT
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a couple of tiny fox marks
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-2
Aegyptus Antiqua
Atlas Classica, being a Collection of Maps of the Countries Mentioned by the Ancient Authors both Sacred and Profane
published by Robert Wilkinson, London
(1808)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 1/2 x 13 3/8 inches (26.5 x 34 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line or edge of image) = approx. 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (21.5 x 34 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, over 210 years old
Condition: EXCELLENT
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a couple of tiny fox marks
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-3
Egypt
Ellis's General Atlas of the World
published by G. Ellis, Westminster
(1811)
Overall sheet size = approx. 13 1/8 x 10 3/8 inches (33.5 x 26.2 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 11 1/8 x 9 inches (28.7 x 23 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-coloring, over 205 years old
Condition: GOOD to VERY GOOD
mild age-appropriate paper toning, some foxing in margins and lower right image, ink marks lower left margin
$45
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-4
Egypt
Oddey's General Atlas of the World
published by S.A. Oddey, London
(1811)
Overall sheet size = approx. 15 9/16 x 10 1/8 inches (39.5 x 26 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28 x 23 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-coloring, over 205 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a few fox marks
$65
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-5
Aegyptus Antiqua
A Complete Body of Ancient Geography by Mons. D'Anville
Printed and Published by James Whittle and Richard Holmes Laurie, London
(engraved 1765, published 1812, republished 1816)
Overall sheet size = approx. 14 3/8 x 21 3/8 inches (36.5 x 54.3 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 12 3/16 x 19 inches (31 x 48.2 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines • over 200 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
age-appropriate paper toning
$150
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-6
Egypt
A General Atlas containing Maps Illustrating some important periods is Ancient History
Published by John Thomson & Co, Edinburgh
(1819)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 X 13 1/4 inches (25.3 X 33.53 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline or edge of image) = approx. 8 3/4 X 11 1/2 inches (22.3 X 29 cm)
Original copperplate engraving with hand-colored outlines and cartouche • 200 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a few fox marks
$85
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-7
Egypt
A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial. By T.G. Bradford
Published by William D. Ticknor, Boston. Wiley & Long, New York.
(1835)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 x 12 3/4 inches (25 x 32 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 7 3/4 x 10 1/6 inches (19.6 x 25.5 cm)
Original engraving with hand-colored outlines, over 180 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a few fox marks
$55
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-8
Aegyptus
Maps of the World
published by E.P. Williams, Eton and London
(1841)
Overall sheet size = approx. 10 3/4 x 13 5/8 inches (27.5 x 34.5 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line or edge of image) = approx. 9 7/16 x 10 13/16 inches (24 x 27.5 cm)
Original hand-colored copperplate engraving, over 175 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a few fox marks, crease lower right corner, very faint crease upper left
$55
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-8A
Egypt
A New General Atlas of the World
Published by Henry Teesdale & Co, London
(1843)
Overall sheet size = approx. 15 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches (38.7 x 47.6 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 13 3/8 x 16 3/8 inches (34 x 41.2 cm)
Original engraving with hand-colored outlines, 175 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: EXCELLENT
light age toning, old acidic tape at left center fold on BACK of paper
$85
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-9
Egypt
A New General Atlas, being a Collection of Maps of the Various Empires, Kingdoms & States in the Known World
Published by Thomas Johnson, Manchester
(1848)
Overall sheet size = approx. 13 9/16 x 15 5/8 inches (34.5 x 39.7 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 12 1/8 X 13 3/4 inches (30.5 x 35 cm)
Original hand-colored engraving over 170 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a few fox marks, short tear or two around edges
$55
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-11
Egypt and Arabia Petraea
The National Atlas of Historical, Commercial & Political Geography
Published by Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.G.S., Edinburgh
(1850)
Overall sheet size = approx. 20 1/2 x 23 3/8 inches (52 x 59 cm)
Image size (to map's neatline) = approx. 19 5/8 x 23 3/4 inches (50 x 60.3 cm)
Original color lithograph/engraving, over 170 years old • with center fold, as issued
Condition: EXCELLENT
light age toning around edges of paper
$75
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-10
Egypt
McPhun's Maps of the World
published by McPhun
(1863)
Overall sheet size = approx. 14 x 16 9/16 inches (35.5 x 42 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line or edge of image) = approx. 10 3/16 x 12 3/4 inches (26 x 32.5 cm)
Original chromolithograph with hand-colored outlines • over 155 years old
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age-appropriate paper toning, a few fox marks, light edge/corner wear
$55
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-11
Egypt
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Mason & Payne
(1884-1887)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 12 7/16 x 15 3/8 inches (31.7 x 39 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age-appropriate paper toning, light edge/corner wear
Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map.
REF: EGYPT-12
Arabia, Egypt, Nubia & Abyssinia
Letts's Popular Atas
London, published by Letts, Son & Co., Limited
(1884-1887)
Original color lithograph (chromolithograph), 135 years old
Overall sheet size is about 16 1/8 x 13 3/4 inches (41 x 34.7 cm)
Center fold, as issued • Opposite side of paper is blank.
Condition: VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT
mild age-appropriate paper toning, light edge/corner wear, narrow top margin, split at bottom fold
