Illustrations of Cairo: Sabil wa Kuttab Tusun Pasha, Fountain of Pasha Tusun.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

The Streets of Cairo: Circumcision Parade, Mosque of El Barmaweeyeh.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

The Streets of Cairo: Entrance to the Great Al-Azhar Mosque.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

Illustrations of Cairo: Lake shore of Birket el Feel.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

Illustrations of Cairo: The Khan el-Khalili.

Hay, Robert. lithographed by J.C.Bourne after Hay, O.B.Carter & C.Laver The Khan el-Khalili, "The Khan el-Khaleelee.." On stone by J.C. Bourne Drawn by O.B.Carter Archtecht.. Published for the Proprietors by Hodgson & Greaves.1840 London Tilt and Bogue 1840
2 inted lithographs on one page of the Khan el-Khalili ,Cairo from Robert Hay's "Illustrations of Cairo..."
The views show alleyways in the interior of the Souk.
The Souk was redeveloped by Sultan al Ghuri Egypt's last important Mamluk sultan (1501-1516) who destroyed the original khan built by al-Khalili and rebuilt it in 1511 as a major commercial district, however the name remains even today as the Khan el-Khalili .
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 292 265 by 185mm (10½ by 7¼ inches)each image.    €300

Illustrations of Cairo:Gateway of Kasr'esh- Shema, " Castle of the Beacon."

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

Views on the Nile:The Island of El Ródah and part of Masr-el-Atee Kah, Old Cairo.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

Views on the Nile:Bulaq Cairo.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

The Streets of Cairo: Wedding Procession, Bayn al Qasrayn, Cairo.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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

Illustrations of Cairo: the Walls of the City & Báb al-Nasr Gate.

Hay, Robert. 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 1840
Tinted 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