Title: Cairus, quae olim Babylon; Aegypti Maxima urbs Author: Braun & Hogenberg Place: Cologne Publisher: Date: 1572 Description: Copper-engraved bird's-eye view, hand-colored. 33.1x48.3 cm (13x19"). Striking bird's-eye view of Cairo and the surrounding countryside includes depictions of the pyramids and the Sphinx. Several people are illustrated in the foreground including a cavalry engaged in exercises, travelers on the roads, veiled women and a man picking dates. Boats and crocodiles fill the Nile River. A legend describing the view is enclosed in a strapwork cartouche at bottom right. Latin text on verso. Lot Amendments Condition: Some light foxing, a few neat repairs, small chip in upper margin; very good. Item number: 283467
Title: Cairus, quae olim Babylon; Aegypti Maxima urbs Author: Braun & Hogenberg Place: Cologne Publisher: Date: 1572 Description: Copper-engraved bird's-eye view, hand-colored. 33.1x48.3 cm (13x19"). Striking bird's-eye view of Cairo and the surrounding countryside includes depictions of the pyramids and the Sphinx. Several people are illustrated in the foreground including a cavalry engaged in exercises, travelers on the roads, veiled women and a man picking dates. Boats and crocodiles fill the Nile River. A legend describing the view is enclosed in a strapwork cartouche at bottom right. Latin text on verso. Lot Amendments Condition: Some light foxing, a few neat repairs, small chip in upper margin; very good. Item number: 283467
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