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Interior of the Portico of theTemple of Esna.
View of the Interior of the Portico, Esna. "Vue perspective de l'Intérieur du Portique _Esné (Latopolis)." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the interior of the temple of Esna from the first volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows the highly decorated columns and ceiling of the entrance to the temple , with a procession moving through to the main temple
The tutelary deities of Latopolis seem to have been the triad – Khnum and Neith, and Heka their offspring. The temple of Esna, dedicated to this triad, was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture. It was built of red sandstone, and its portico consisted of six rows of four columns each, with lotus-leaf capitals, all of which however differ from each other Good dark impression; spotting mainly to margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 460 by 600mm (18 by 23½ inches). €650
Sultan Hasan Mosque, Cairo.
View of the Mosque of Sultan Hasan, Cairo. "Vue de la Mosquée de Soultân Hasan._Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the mosque of Sultan Hasan, Cairo from the first volume of the "Etat Modene "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; 1822; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows the mosque towering over the nearby buildings with small shops and workshops in and around the Square. Good dark impression; some foxing to plate,mainly to blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 415 by 565mm (16¼ by 22¼ inches). €650
Cairo; the Mosque of Boulâq.
View of the Port and the Grand Mosque of Boulaq " Vue du port et de la Grande Mosquée de Boulâq._Environs du Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the port and Grand mosque of Boulâq in the environs of Cairo from the first volume of the "Etat Modene "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; 1822; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some foxing to to blank margins, far from image.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 420 by 589mm (16½ by 23¼ inches). €500
The Temple of Hermopolis Magna.
View of the Portico, Achmouneyn, Hermopolis Magna. "Vue du Portique prise du Côté-du Midi_ Achmouneyn, (Hermopolis Magna)." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the temple of Hermopolis Magna, Achmouneyn. from the fourth volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows the ruins of the temple of Hermopolis which was dedicated to the Ibis-headed god. The emblems, the Ibis and the Cynocephalus or ape, are the most conspicuous among the sculptures upon the great portico of the temple. Good dark impression; generally clean; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 445 by 590mm (17½ by 23¼ inches). €300
Reconstruction of the Birth House or Small Temple at Edfu.
View of the Small Temple Edfu. "Vue perspective du petit Temple_ Edfoû ( Apollinopolis Magna)" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the small temple or Birth House at Edfu from the first volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows a reconstrucion of the small temple or Birth house described in the Antiquites. Opposite the large temple [of Horus] is another much smaller temple in a rather poorer state of preservation - the mammisi [Birth House]. The floral columns are crowned with sculptures of the god Bes, a disfigured domestic god considered the guardian of expectant mothers and newborn infants.
Since the scenes on the outside had been destroyed, the French artists executed an imaginary reconstruction of the temple with all the decoration typical of similar monuments. Good dark impression; some spotting mainly to margins, a few to image.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 435 by 620mm (17¼ by 24½ inches). €400
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.
View of the Sphinx and the Second Pyramid ... "Vue de Sphinx et de la Seconde Pyramide, prise de Levant_ Pyramides de Memphis" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the Great Sphinx between the Pyramids of Giza from the fifth volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows the Sphinx full face emerging from the sand, with the Pyramid of Khafre, behind. Good dark impression; some spotting mainly to margins ,a few to image.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 424 by 590mm (16¾ by 23¼ inches). €850
The Temple of Qau el-Kebir, Ancient Antæopolis.
View of the Temple at Qâou El Kebyreh, Antæopolis. "Vue du Temple prise du Cõté du Sud-ouest_Qâou el Kebyreh ( Antæopolis).." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the temple of Qau el-Kebir from the fourth volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows the ruins of the temple Qau or Qau el-Kebir surrounded by palm trees
Qau is located by the site of ancient Tjebu, known in ancient Greek records as Antaeopolis 'city of Antaeus', on the east bank of the Nile, midway between the towns of Akhmim and Asyut,
The temple was built by Ptolemy IV. substantial parts of which were still standing at the beginning of the 19th century, sadly it was swept away by the Nile flood of 1821 Good dark impression; some light foxing to sky and spotting to margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 380 by 540mm (15 by 21¼ inches). €400
Reconstruction of the Temple of Khnum, Esné
View of the Temple of Esna. "Vue perspective du Temple au Nord d'Esné _Environs d'Esné (Latopolis)." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the temple of Esna from the first volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows a reconstruction of the temple of Khnum. at Esné
The tutelary deities of Latopolis seem to have been the triad – Khnum and Neith, and Heka their offspring. The temple of Esna, dedicated to this triad, was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture. It was built of red sandstone, and its portico consisted of six rows of four columns each, with lotus-leaf capitals, all of which however differ from each other Good dark impression; some foxing to sky and spotting to margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 435 by 608mm (17¼ by 24 inches). €400
The Temple of Hermonthis, Erment.
View of the temple of Hermonthis. "Vue du Temple prise a l'Ouest_ Erment, (Hermonthis)" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the temple of Hermonthis. from the first volume of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The view shows the ruins of the temple of Hermonthis.
The temple was dedicated to Menthu a god whose name means "nomad". Menthu was associated with raging bulls, strength and war. He was also said to manifest himself in a white bull with a black face, which was referred to as the Bakha. Egypt's greatest general-kings called themselves Mighty Bulls, the sons of Menthu. Good dark impression; generally clean; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 466 by 630mm (18¼ by 24¾ inches). €350
View of the Portico of the Temple of Hathor, Dendera.
Denderah ( Tentyris): "Vue Perspective de la Façade du Portique du Grand Temple" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved double page view of the portico and façade of the Temple of Hathor, Dendera from volume IV of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white, as issued; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The impressive plate shows the façade of the main Temple of Hathor, Dendera, historically called the Temple of Tentyra; built no later than the late Ptolemaic period. The temple, dedicated to Hathor, is one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt. Good dark impression; some spotting mainly to margins, a few to image.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 614 by 960mm (24¼ by 37¾ inches). €2000
View of the Island of Philae.
Île de Philae: "Vue desMonuments de L'Ile et des Montagbes de Granit qui Environnent." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved double page[ extended] view of Philae from volume I of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white, as issued; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The extra large and impressive plate [plate 4] shows the whole complex on the Island of Philae with the mountiains behind Good dark impression; some minor light spotting ,mainly to margins,occasionally within the plate; browning to second fold; traces of glue from tissue guard[ removed ]to left margin, far from image and to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 495 by 1010mm (19½ by 39¾ inches). €1500
View of the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, at sunset.
Pyramides de Memphis: "Vue Générale des Pyramides, prise du Sud-Est.." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved double page view of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx from volume IV of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white, as issued; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The impressive plate [ plate 7]shows the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Good dark impression; some light spotting mainly to margins, a few within plate.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 505 by 905mm (20 by 35¾ inches). €1500
View of the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, at sunset.
Pyramides de Memphis: "Vue Générale des Pyramides et du Sphinx. prise au soleil couchant." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved double page view of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx from volume IV of the "Antiquities "of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white, as issued; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The impressive plate [plate 8] shows the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, at sunset, with various figures standing upon the head of the Sphinx taking measurements. Good dark impression; some minor light spotting mainly to margins, light foxing in places within the plate.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 515 by 935mm (20¼ by 36¾ inches). €1500
Turcicum Imperium.
Tabula Nova Imperii Turcarum, Arabum et Persarum. Carte de la Turquie, de l'Arabie et de la Perse.Amsterdam. Covens et Mortier c1741
Copper engraved map of Turkey, Arabia and Persia from Covens & Mortier's " Nieuwe Atlas, Inhoudennde vier Gedeeltens der Waereld.. " Original full wash colour; verso blank.
Black and white strap work title cartouche [as issued].
The map after Guillaume De l'Isle shows the Turkish Empire, Arabia and Persia, with the surrounding countries. Dark impression; bright full wash colour; printed on heavy paper, light dampstain to upper corners; old red crayon numbers to verso.
Koeman I: C&M 8:85, [C&M 10] 498 by 577mm (19½ by 22¾ inches). €500
Egypt
Egypt. "Nova Ægypti tabula." Amsterdam Jacob Meurs 1668Copper engraved map of Egypt from Olfert Dapper's " Naukeurige Beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche Gewesten". Black & white ; verso blank
The map is oriented with north to the left, showing the course of the Nile , with the Red Sea and Arabia in the upper part of the plate. Along the Nile various large crocdiles roam; Dapper also indicates the Pyramids.
Decorative title cartouche and scale. Dark impression; toned; left and right margins extremely close.
290 by 365mm (11½ by 14¼ inches). €200
Egypt.
Egypt. "Nova Ægypt Tabula" Amsterdam Wolfgangh, Waesbergen, Boom. Someren en Goethals 1686Copper engraved double page map of Egypt, from Olfert Dapper's "Description de l'Afrique," the first edition in French; black and white, verso blank.
The map is oriented with north to the left, showing the course of the Nile , with the Red Sea and Arabia in the upper part of the plate. Along the Nile various large crocodiles roam; Dapper also indicates the Pyramids.
Decorative title cartouche and scale. Dark impression; light toning; offsetting and occasional spotting; old ink number to upper margin; smudge to lower blank margin; crease to right half.
Mendelssohn I, p.413. Cox I, p. 361; Gay 219. 287 by 358mm (11¼ by 14 inches). €200
Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
Jaffa "Jaffa vulgo Joppen..." Amsterdam Jacob Meurs 1677Copper engraved view of Jaffa from Olfert Dapper's " Asia...Naukeurige beschryving van gantsch Syrie, en Palestyn of Heilige Lant." Double page; black & white ; verso blank.
The view looks at the city from the sea; large ship firing a broadside in the foreground. Dark impression; lightly toned; margins trimmed close just touching image at top.
301 by 364mm (11¾ by 14¼ inches). €300
Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
Jaffa "Jaffa vulgo Joppen..." Amsterdam Jacob Meurs 1677Copper engraved view of Jaffa from Olfert Dapper's " Asia...Naukeurige beschryving van gantsch Syrie, en Palestyn of Heilige Lant." Double page; black & white ; verso blank.
The view looks at the city from the sea; large ship firing a broadside in the foreground. Good impression; folded to fit binding; lower margin short [approx 5mm].
301 by 364mm (11¾ by 14¼ inches). €350
The Streets of Cairo: Daily life in a street near the Báb El-Khark.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
A street near the Báb El-KharkCairo. "A Street in Cairo near the Báb El- KHARK." On stone by J.C. Bourne from a Drawing by O.B.Carter Archt. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of a street near the Báb El- KHARK Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows a merchant in the foreground conducting business whilst seated on the mastaba in front of his shop with a group of veiled ladies upon donkeys led by a harem attendant. Hay comments that " since these drawings were made the mastabas have in many parts been pulled down."
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Bright and clean; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 370 by 277mm (14½ by 11 inches). €400
Illustrations of Cairo: the Walls of the City & Báb al-Nasr Gate.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Báb al Nasr gate and the walls of Cairo. "Báb en Nasr & walls of Cairo." On stone by J.C. Bourne . Drawn by O.B.Carter Archtect. Day & Haghe. Lith.rs to the Queen. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the gate called Báb al Nasr, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows the massive gate heavily fortified, and the eastern walls of the city.
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Generally bright and clean; light toning at edges of page; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 257 by 380mm (10 by 15 inches). €250
The Streets of Cairo: Wedding Procession, Bayn al Qasrayn, Cairo.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Bayn al Qasrayn, and tomb of Sultan Kalaoon.Cairo. " Beyn El Kasreyn, With The Minaret Of The Tomb Of Sultan Kalaoon." Drawn by Owen B. Carter. On Stone by J.C.Bourne. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithographof the street of Beyn- El- Kasreyn Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows the street located between Bab El-Khalq and Khan El-Khalili bazaar, with a wedding procession. Musicians lead the procession with the bride in the beneath a canopy, in the background the minaret of the tomb of Sultan Kalaoon. The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Bright and clean; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 372 by 275mm (14¾ by 10¾ inches). €450
Views on the Nile:Bulaq Cairo.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Boolák, Cairo. "Boolák.Part 2" Drawn on stone by J.C. Bourne from a drawing by Robt. Hay Esq.. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the area of Boolák, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows part of the district of Boolák [ Boulaq or Bulak] formerly the Port of Cairo, the Nile with falukahs sailing along.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Lightly toned, generally clean; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 227 by 422mm (9 by 16½ inches). €300
Illustrations of Cairo:Gateway of Kasr'esh- Shema, " Castle of the Beacon."
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Kasr'esh- Shema. "Gateway of the Kasr esh- Shema, an Old Roman Fortress." On stone by J.C. Bourne .Printed by C Hallmandell London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the gate called Báb al Nasr, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows the massive Roman Fortress built by Trajan, which was the residence of the Roman Governors of the city. It is believed its name derives from the practice of illuminating the castle with candles on the first of the month as a means of keeping the calendar.
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Bright and clean; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 293 by 390mm (11½ by 15¼ inches). €150
Illustrations of Cairo: Lake shore of Birket el Feel.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Lake Shore of Birket El Feel. "Birket El- Feel." Drawn on stone by J.C. Bourne . Drawn by O.B.Carter Archtect. Printed by Day & Haghe. Lith.rs to the Queen. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the lake, Birket El- Feel, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows a view across the lake, with many grand palaces on the shore; numerous groups collecting water and watering their animals in the foreground.The lake was eventually filled in.
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Generally bright and clean; light toning darker at edges of page, including waterstain bottom left corner, far from image; occasional light spots to blank margins; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 250 by 403mm (9¾ by 15¾ inches). €350
The Streets of Cairo: Entrance to the Great Al-Azhar Mosque.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Main Entrance to the Great Mosque of Al-Azhar. "Principal Entrance to the Great Mosque El-Azhár" On stone by T.Boys from a Drawing by O.B.Carter Archt. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithographof the main entrance to the Great mosque of Al-Azhar, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows the ornately carved entrance to the mosque.
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Generally clean & bright; slightly toned to edges of page; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 387 by 287mm (15¼ by 11¼ inches). €350
The Streets of Cairo: Circumcision Parade, Mosque of El Barmaweeyeh.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Mosque of El Barmaweeyeh, Cairo. " Mosque of El-Barmaweeyeh &c.." On stone by J.C. Bourne from a Drawing by O.B.Carter Archt. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the Mosque of El Barmaweeyeh, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows a circumcision parade in the street outside the mosque of El- Barmaweeyeh.
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Bright and clean; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 363 by 277mm (14¼ by 11 inches). €300
Illustrations of Cairo: Sabil wa Kuttab Tusun Pasha, Fountain of Pasha Tusun.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
Sabil wa Kuttab Tusun Pasha, Fountain of Pasha Tusun. "The Fountain of Toosoon Pasha in the Principal Street of Cairo." On stone by J.C. Bourne Drawn by O.B.Carter Archtecht.. Published for the Proprietors by Hodgson & Greaves.1840 London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the Sabil wa Kuttab Tusun Pasha, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows the ornate fountain erected to honour the deceased son of Muhammad 'Ali, Ahmad Tusun, a two-story kuttab flanks the sabil on either side. The image shows the busy life of the city.
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Generally bright and clean, very light toning darker at edges of page; minor spots to blank margins; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 283 by 389mm (11¼ by 15¼ inches). €450
Views on the Nile:The Aquaduct and part of Masr-el-Atee Kah, Old Cairo.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
The Aquaduct of Cairo. " The Aquaduct of Cairo and part of Masr-el-Atee Kah from the Island of Er Rodah" Drawn on stone by J.C. Bourne from a drawing by Robt. Hay Esq.. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the Aquaduct of Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows the start of the aquaduct in Masr-el-Atee Kah or Old Cairo,[ also known as Misr al-Atiqah or Misr al-Qadimah] It is taken from across a branch of the Nile from the island of Rodah with various boats making their way along the river.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Clean and bright; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 246 by 452mm (9¾ by 17¾ inches). €250
The Streets of Cairo: The Great Minaret of the Mosque of Tulun.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
The Great Minaret of the Mosque of Tulun. "The Great Minaret & part of the Exterior of the Mosque of Tooloon." On stone by J.C. Bourne from a Drawing by O.B.Carter Archt. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the Great Minaret and part of the Mosque of Tulun, Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows part of the exterior of the mosque of Tulun, with merchants and camels; the great minaret soaring above. Hay comments that " since these drawings were made the mastabas have in many parts been pulled down."
The plates of the streets within Cairo are often the only records of the city at that time, as many of the buildings were demolished in the succeeding years.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Bright and clean; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 414 by 280mm (16¼ by 11 inches). €150
Views on the Nile:The Island of El Ródah and part of Masr-el-Atee Kah, Old Cairo.
lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver
The Island of El Ródah. " Southern Extremity of the Island of Er Rodah,with Masr-el-AteeKah &c" Drawn on stone by J.C. Bourne from a drawing by Robt. Hay Esq.. Printed by C. Hullmandel. London Tilt and Bogue 1840Tinted lithograph of the part of El Ródah island from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The view shows part of the island and Masr-el-Atee Kah or Old Cairo,[ also known as Misr al-Atiqah or Misr al-Qadimah] A view of the Nile with falukahs and part of Old Cairo.
Robert Hay much less famous than his fellow countryman and contemporary David Roberts nevertheless made the greater contribution to Egyptian Archaeology with his two expeditions of 1824-8 & 1829-34. Clean and bright; lithographers pinholes to corners of image, as usual.
Abbey Travel I 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; Ibrahim-Hilmy I, p 292 239 by 426mm (9½ by 16¾ inches). €200
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