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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
The Potter.
The Potter'sWorkshop "Vue intérieure de l'Attéllier de Fabricant de Potteries" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraving showing the interior of a potter's workshop 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 image shows the workshop with the potter at his wheel. 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
Reed Mats & Baskets.
The Reed Mat Maker. The Basketweaver. "Le Faisuer de Nattes. Le Faiseur de Couffes." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [2 on 1 plate] showing the trades of reed mat and basket weaving 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 mat maker weaving the reed, and the basket weaver stitching the basket . Good dark impression; some spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to right margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 570 by 410mm (22½ by 16¼ inches). €100
Tanning and Roasting in Egypt.
The Toolmaker; The Plaster or Gypsum Grinder; The Coffee Roaster and the Tanner or Currier . "Le Taillandier. Moulin à Plàtre; Attelier où l'on Brùle le Caffê; Le Fabricant de Moroquin" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engravings [4 on 1 plate] showing the trades of toolmaker, plaster grinder, tanner or currier and coffee roaster 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 toolmaker forging a pickhead; the miller of plaster with his mill powered by an ox; the coffee roaster stirring the beans over a fire , and the naked curriers/tanners stretching the skins to make Marocco leather. 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
Weaving.
The Weaver's Workshop "Vue intérieure de l'Attéllier de Tisserand." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraving showing the interior of a weaver's workshop 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 image shows the workshop with two weavers at their looms whilst apprentices spin threads. Good dark impression; foxing & spotting to margins; remains of glue and tissue guard to upper margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 385 by 535mm (15¼ by 21 inches). €100
Festival of the Khaleej, Cairo.
View close to the Canal of Cairo & of the Annual Festival celebrating the opening of the Dike Khaleej, " Vue de la prise d'eau du Canal du Kaire, et de la Fète qu'on Célèbre Annuellement a l'Ouverture de la Digue._Environs du Kaire " Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of Festival of the Nile flood and the opening of Khaleej dike, 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 festival celebrated at the opening of the Khaleej dike so that the flood waters of the Nile can enter the canal.
Since ancient times, the Nile has played a vital role in Egypt, to the point that it is the river that the Egyptians attributed the birth and existence of their country. As the waters of the Nile rose the Egyptians prepared to let them through for irrigation etc, thus a most important moment each year to be celebrated. the sultan would proceed to the Misr point to op[en the dike. Called the cavalcade of the opening of the Khaleej. it was was one of the most important festivals of the year. Good dark impression; some light foxing; glue and remains of tissue guard to upper margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 420 by 590mm (16½ by 23¼ inches). €650
Ancient Mosque & City Walls Of Cairo.
View of an ancient Mosque close to Bab el Nasr. " Vue d'une Ancienne Mosquée située près de Bàb el Nasr._Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of an old mosque, 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 close to the gate of Bab el Nasr and the city walls. In the foreground are travelers arriving in the city by camel and donkey. Two French soldiers seem to be moving on a group of musicians and healers. Good dark impression; foxing to sky and blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 590 by 430mm (23¼ by 17 inches). €350
Ezbekieh, Cairo from the Nile
View of Ezbekyeh. Cairo. " Vue de la Place Ezbekyeh; Côté de l'Ouest et Du Nord -Ouest_Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Large double page copper engraved view of the area of Ezbekyeh , North West 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 area of Ezbekieh in Cairo as seen from the Nile, with many boats in the foreground. Ezbekieh is part of modern Cairo close to the gardens of the same name and popular with foreign visitors. Good dark impression; foxing to sky and blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 435 by 830mm (17¼ by 32¾ inches). €1000
Within the Citadel of Cairo.
View of of the interior of a Mosque Known as the Bed of Joseph. " Vue Intérieure d'une Mosquée, Connue sous le nom de Divan de Joseph._Le Kaire ( Citadelle)" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view the interior of a mosque, 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 interior of an abandoned mosque within the Citadel of Cairo. Engineers are excavating whilst a canon is brought forward by 2 camels. Good dark impression; some foxing to blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 458 by 516mm (18 by 20¼ inches). €250
Cairo; View of the city of the tombs of the Caliphs.
View of the City of the tombs of the Caliphs. " Vue Générale de la Ville des Tombes. _ Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved double page view of the tombs of the Caliphs, 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 image and to to blank margins.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 495 by 752mm (19½ by 29½ inches). €400
Cairo; Views of the City of Tombs.
View of the city of 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, 3 on 1 page of tombs outside 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] 423 by 581mm (16¾ by 22¾ inches). €150
Temple of Luxor, Thebes, Egypt.
View of the Entrance to the Palace, Luxor, Thebes. "Vue de l'Entrée du palais_ Thèbes. Louqsor.." Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Large double page, copper engraved view entrance to the Templeof Luxor, 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 entrance to the temple with the two obelisks [the one on the right now stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris], with two defaced heads of statues buried in the sand, in front of the pylons of the temple with their decorated walls; just glimpsed through the entrance can be seen the hall of columns. Good dark impression; some light foxing. mainly to upper margin.
Brunet:II, 617; Blackmer/Navari: 476 [1st edition] 486 by 836mm (19¼ by 33 inches). €1500
Cairo; the Mosque of Toulon.
View of the exterior of the Mosque of Toulon. " Vue Extérieure de la Mosquée de Toulon._Le Kaire" Paris Impremerie de C.L.F.Pancoucke 1820-1829Copper engraved view of the mosque of Toulon, 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] 644 by 445mm (25¼ by 17½ inches). €350
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
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