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The Island of Crete.
Crete. "Candia nel Creta." Venice Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74Copper engraved view of the island of Crete from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Verso blank.
The map shows the island surrounded by ships and gallions, Decorative title cartouche with long text to upper right; compass rose to sea. Dark impression; Ink spot to upper blank margin and old ink number to lower left corner.
Blackmer /Navari:274; Zacharakis:786/512. 201 by 160mm (8 by 6¼ inches). €1000
Karpathos, Dodecanesus.
Karpathos. "Scarpanto." Venice. Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74Copper engraved view of the island of Karpathos from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Verso blank. Dark impression; light soiling mainly to margins.
Blackmer /Navari:274; Zacharakis:799/525. 211 by 153mm (8¼ by 6 inches). €750
The Island of Corfu.
Kerkyra. "Corfu insula....." Venice Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74Copper engraved view of the island of Corfu- Kerkyra from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Modern hand colour; verso blank.
The map shows the island surrounded by ships. Decorative title cartouche with long text to upper right; compass rose to sea. Dark impression; Ink spot to upper blank margin and old ink number to lower left corner.
Blackmer /Navari:274; Zacharakis:777/504. 190 by 150mm (7½ by 6 inches).Page size;310x200mm. €1000
The Island of Patmos
Patmos "Pamosa....." Venice Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74Copper engraved view of the island of Patmos from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Modern hand colour; verso blank.
The map shows the monastery of St John as a large edifice in the centre of the island.
decorative title cartouche with long text describing the island and its history. Dark impression; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer /Navari:274; Zacharakis:787/514. 210 by 155mm (8¼ by 6 inches). €1000
The City and Port of Rhodes.
The City of Rhodes. "Rhodi Citta." Venice Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74Copper engraved view of the port of Rhodes from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Modern hand colour; verso blank Dark impression .
Blackmer /Navari:274; 163 by 205mm (6½ by 8 inches). €600
The Island of Zakynthos
Zakynthos "Zante insula....." Venice Ferrando and/or Donato Bertell. 1566-74Copper engraved view of the island of Zakynthos- Zante from Camoccio's " Isole Famose Porti, Fortezze E Terre Maritime" . Modern hand colour; verso blank.
The map shows the island with the city topped by a large flag. also of interest are the salt pans and the vineyards around the town.
Decorative title cartouche with text. Dark impression; modern hand colour, mounted.
Blackmer /Navari:274; Zacharakis:784/511. 178 by 210mm (7 by 8¼ inches). €1000
Cairo: Marriage Procession.
A Marriage Procession in Cairo. Marche d'un Marriage, dans la ville du Caire.La pompe passe devant le celebre edifice, appelé Êl- Maristan ou l'hôpital(des foux.) Paris Paris: De L'Imprimerie De la Republique, An VII 1798
Copper engraved view of a marriage procession in front of Êl- Maristan Cairo from Louis Cassas' Voyage pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoneicie, de la Palaestine, et de la Basse-Egypte. Black & white. Title in French; verso blank Good dark impression ; light foxing to blank margins.
Blackmer 295 (178 plates); Atabey 201 (179 plates); Cohen-De Ricci 204-205 (173 and 192 plates); RIBA 580 (183 plates). 300 by 470mm (11¾ by 18½ inches). €300
Cairo: Mosque of Sultan Hasan.
The Mosque of Sultan Hasan. D'jâmi, ou Mosquée Cathédrale de HHaçan au Caire.Vue générale de la Mosquée. Cette Mosquée domine non seulment toutes les maisons de la Ville, mais aussi presque tous les édifices du chateau, situé sur le penchany de la montaigne Paris Paris: De L'Imprimerie De la Republique, An VII 1798
Copper engraved view of the Mosque of Sultan Hasan, Cairo from Louis Cassas' Voyage pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoneicie, de la Palaestine, et de la Basse-Egypte. Black & white. Title in French; verso blank Good dark impression ; light foxing to blank margins.
Blackmer 295 (178 plates); Atabey 201 (179 plates); Cohen-De Ricci 204-205 (173 and 192 plates); RIBA 580 (183 plates). 312 by 490mm (12¼ by 19¼ inches). €300
The City of Algiers.
Eug. Cicéri. lith.
Algiers. "Vue D'Algier" Paris Lemercier c1835Large tinted Lithograph view of the Port of Algiers.
The view from the sea shows the town from the sea ,showing the light house and sea walls built to El Peñón.
Algiers was captured by the French in 1830 and became the capital of French Algeria. Overall light foxing heavier to blank margins; 2 creases into image; tear [35mm] to lower margin repaired; short tear [7mm] to upper margin.
490 by 690mm (19¼ by 27¼ inches)page. €700
Cairo; Two Views.
1: view of the garden of the Palace of Elfy- Bey, quarters of the French Army.2:View of the Caravan near the City of the Tombs "1.2: Vues des Tombeaux situés près de Gebel Moqattam. 3: Vue des tombeaux situés près de la Porte de Qarâfeh._ Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved views, 2 on 1 page, of the garden of rhe Palace of Elfy-Bey, quarters of the French Army, and of a caravan close to the city of Tombs, 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 mainly to blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 588 by 425mm (23¼ by 16¾ inches). €100
Central Cairo Flooded.
Birket-el-Fyl, Cairo during the flood. " Vue de la Place Appelée Birket-el-Fyl, prise pendant L'Inondation._Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the grand square of Birket-el-Fyl ,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 square in a state of flood with boats upon the water. Good dark impression; some foxing to plate, darker spots to lower margin; in the upper margin remains of glue from tissue guard outside the platemark.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 435 by 602mm (17¼ by 23¾ inches). €400
Spinning & Turning.
Cotton Comber. Wool Spinner. Wood Turner and Planer. "L'Arçonneur de Coton. Le Fileur et la Dévideuse de Laine. Le Tourneur et Le Serrurier en Bois ." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [5 on 1 plate] showing a variety of trades from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The images show cotton being sorted and spun; the spinning of woolen thread; A wood turner using his foot to shape the wood on the lathe, and the "serrurier" planing a block of wood. Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 585 by 425mm (23 by 16¾ inches). €100
The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes Egypt.
Details of a Colossal Statue of Memnon, Thebes. "Details de la Statue Colossalle de Memnon,_Thèbes, Memnonium." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraving showing one of the Colossi of Mnemnon, Thebes from the second 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 image shows the statue [reconstructed] from the front and side sides, showing the Greek graffiti carved on the massive legs of the statue, and on the sides of the pedestal; with a detail of the carving of the Nile god Hapy from the side of his throne.
The statue depicts Amenhotep III (fl. 14th century BC) in a seated position, his hands resting on his knees and his gaze facing eastwards towards the river. Two shorter figures are carved into the front throne alongside his legs: these are his wife Tiy and mother Mutemwiya. Good dark impression; generally clean , a few very minor spots.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 446 by 565mm (17½ by 22¼ inches). €200
The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes Egypt.
Details of the Southern Colossos of Memnon, Thebes. "Details de Colosse du Sud,_Thèbes, Memnonium." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraving showing one of the Colossi of Mnemnon, Thebes from the second 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 image shows the statue from three sides, and in a reconstructed condition
The statue depicts Amenhotep III (fl. 14th century BC) in a seated position, his hands resting on his knees and his gaze facing eastwards towards the river. Two shorter figures are carved into the front throne alongside his legs: these are his wife Tiy and mother Mutemwiya. The side panels depict the Nile god Hapy. Good dark impression; generally clean , a few very minor spots.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 446 by 565mm (17½ by 22¼ inches). €200
Costumes & Portraits.
Emir Haggy. Inhabitants of the Oasis & Mount Sinai; Sheikh Sàdàt; The Violin Player; Inhabitant of Damascus. "L'Emir Hàggy. Habitants de l'Oasis et du Mont Sinaï. Cheykh Sàdàt. Le Joueur de Violon. Habitant de Damas." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [5 on 1 plate] showing portraits and costumes from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The central image ,of two men by the seashore ,is surrounded by 4 smaller portaits Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin. The print is black and white.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 457 by 616mm (18 by 24¼ inches). €100
Costumes & Portraits.
Groom. Woman of the People "Sàys ou Palefrenier. Femme du Peuple." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing costumes from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The images show the grooms tanding in the countryside; the woman with a water jar on her head stands on the edge of the desert with the Pyramids in the background. Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 418 by 586mm (16½ by 23 inches). €100
Costumes & Portraits.
Marmeluke & Sailor of Alexandria. "Le Mamlouk. Le Marin d'Alexandrie." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing costumes from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The images show the marmeluke standing inside a richly decorated house; the Sailor sits in a simple seaside house; they are both smoking chibouques Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 430 by 593mm (17 by 23¼ inches). €100
Great Hypostyle Hall of Columns Karnak, Thebes.
Perspective view of the interior of the Palace looking East _ Karnak, Thebes. "Vue Perspective Intérieure du palais , prise de l'Est du palais_ Thèbes.Karnak.." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view view of the great hypostyle hall in the Precinct of Amun Re Karnak Thebes from the third 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 great hypostyle hall in the Precinct of Amun Re, with the massive carved columns. Good dark impression; some light foxing.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 635 by 415mm (25 by 16¼ inches). €750
The Painted Heiroglyphs of the Memnonium, Thebes.
Perspective view of the Painted Interior of the West Temple of the Memnonium, Thebes "Vue Perspective Intérieure Coloriée de Temple de L'ouestThèbes.." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the painted interior of the temple of Mnemnon, Thebes from the third 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 interior of the palace and temple of Remeses II. erroneously called the Memnonium. Good dark impression; some light foxing mainly to margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 5665 by 425mm (223 by 16¾ inches). €850
The Port of Rosetta, Rashid Egypt.
Rosetta and Environs; View of the Townof Rosette and the island of Farchel. View of the entrance of the Nile. "Vue de la Ville rosette et de l'Isle de Farchel"; "Vue du Boghâz ou Embouchure du Nil." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-18292 copper engraved views on 1 plate: View of the port town of Rosetta [ Rashid] & a view of the fort at the entrance to the Nile 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 upper view shows the town of Rosetta on the banks of the Nile, near which the Rosetta stone was found.
The lower view shows the fort at the entrance to the Nile, from above the battery. Good dark impression; some light foxing.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 464 by 590mm (18¼ by 23¼ inches). €200
Carpentry & Joinery.
The Carpenter and Sawyer. The Joiner. "Le Charentier et le Scieur de Long. Le Menuisier." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing the trades of carpenter with a sawyer and joiner from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some light spotting to extreme left margin; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 575 by 408mm (22¾ by 16 inches). €100
Metalworkers.
The Coppermith. The Blacksmith. "Le Chaudronnier. Le Forgeron." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing the trades of coppersmith and blacksmith from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The images show the coppersmith's workshop as he makes a bowl, and the interior of the blacksmith's forge. Good dark impression; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 590 by 475mm (23¼ by 18¾ inches). €100
The Dyer & the Rope Maker.
The Dyer. The Rope Maker "Le Teinturier. Le Cordier." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing the trades of dyer & rope maker from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; a few spots to extreme margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 585 by 420mm (23 by 16½ inches). €100
Embroidery & Felt.
The Embroiderer. The Felt Maker. "Le Brodeur au tambour. Le Fabricant de Feutres." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing the trades of embroiderer & the felt maker from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 538 by 373mm (21¼ by 14¾ inches). €100
Bab el Nasr: Gateway to Cairo.
The Gate called Bâb el Nasr. "Vue Perspective de la Porte Appelée Bâb el Nasr._Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of one of the gateways to 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; a few some spotting mainly to margins but also a few in image.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 454 by 505mm (17¾ by 20 inches). €350
Interior of a Noble Egyptian House.
The interior of the house of Osman Bey, Cairo. "Vue intérieure de la Maison d'Osman Bey._Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the interior of a noble Egyptian house, 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 courtyard of the house belonging to Osman Bey, Visitors arrive on horse and camel and are ushered up to an audience with the Bey. The view shows the ornate decoration of the house, with a minaret in the background. Good dark impression; some foxing mainly to blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 425 by 590mm (16¾ by 23¼ inches). €400
Weaving and Lacemaking.
The Lacemaker. The Cordmaker. The Weaver of Woolen Fabrics. The Belt Weaver "Le Passementier, Le Faiseur de Cordonnets. Le Fabricant d'Éoffes de Laine. Le Ceinturonnier" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [4 on 1 plate] showing the trades of lacemaker, cord maker, wool weaver and belt maker from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The images show the workshops of the various trades: all the trades use a kind of loom. 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] 422 by 590mm (16½ by 23¼ inches). €100
Building & Roofing.
The Mason. The Roofer. "Le Maçon. Le Couvreur." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing the trades of builder and roofer from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some light spotting to extreme left margin; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 590 by 425mm (23¼ by 16¾ inches). €100
Bread and Sweets in Egypt
The Miller. The Baker. The Patstry Chef. The Confectioner. "Le Meunier. Le Boulanger. Le Confiseur ou Fabricant de Pâtes Sucrées. Le Patissier" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [4 on 1 plate] showing the trades of miller, baker, pastry chef & confectioner from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin.
The images show the workshops of the various trades: the miller grinding flour; the Baker placing loaves in the oven; the confectioner cutting and pulling sugar; the pastry chef baking above a fire. 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] 423 by 587mm (16¾ by 23 inches). €100
The Olive Press.
The Olive Press. "Vue intérieure d'un Moulin à Huile" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraving showing the interior of an Olive press or mill from the second volume of "Etat Moderne" of the "Description de l'Egypte," 2nd Edition; black & white; verso blank. Blind stamp of the publisher Panckoucke to margin. Good dark impression; some light spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 360 by 515mm (14¼ by 20¼ inches). €100
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