EGYPT LE KAIRE PLAN ET ELEVATION D'UN ABREUVOIR PRES LA PORTE APPELEE QARA MEYDAN

EGYPT LE KAIRE PLAN ET ELEVATION D'UN ABREUVOIR PRES LA PORTE APPELEE QARA MEYDAN

£150

An attractive plate from 'Description de l'Egypte', the seminal publication by the French government detailing the results of the Napoleon's pioneering military and scientific expedition to Egypt (1798-1801) and the first comprehensive illustrated description of ancient and modern Egypt.

Engraved by Debuigne after drawing by Protain.

Very good condition.