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EGYPT
TME102 - J. PLAYFAIR
"Egypt Drawn & Engraved
for Dr. Playfair's Atlas." Edin. 1821. 18X11 Colored. Striking map
of the Nile Delta and the River Nile flowing through Egypt with detailed
settlements along it's banks to Assuan and the Monastery of Savour.
Locates Alexandria; Suez and the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea. Part of
Arabia and the Great Desert of Selima. Many towns & villages in the
Delta regions. (Some overall age-toning, otherwise very good condition. |
$125 |
 TME103
- J. PLAYFAIR "Egyptus Antiqua Drawn &
Engraved for Dr. Playfair's Atlas" Edin. 1821. Colored. The same
map as above but depicting ancient Egypt with early settlements along
the Nile Valley and around the Delta regions, locating Alexandria and
the Mediterranean coast. Includes part of Arabia and the Red Sea.
Both maps shown |
$80 |
PERSIA
 TME104
- J. PLAYFAIR "Persia Drawn & Engraved
for Dr. Playfair's Atlas" Edin. 1821. Colored. 18X21 Large colorful
map shows the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea; wide areas of desert,
Locates Ispahan, Shiraz, Meshid, Taheran and all primary towns, villages
and settlements. Shows the border kingdoms and states of Iraq with
Bagdad & Babylon; Russia and Afganistan. (Light overall age toning
with some browning down centerfold, otherwise good condition.) |
$120 |
PALESTINE & SYRIA
TME106 - J. PLAYFAIR "Palestine & Syria Drawn
& Engraved for Dr. Playfair's Atlas" Edin. 1821. Colored.
17X11. Fine map shows the seacoast at the eastern end of the
Mediterranean locating Palestine, Pachali of Acre, Pachalic of Tripoli,
Pachalic of Alippo and the Pachalic of Damascus, with many towns &
settlements. Shows rivers, elevations. Locates a region titled
"Tribes of the Haouari Arabes", the Plains of Havron and the
Bedouins; Jericho, Gaza, Maouali, Jerusalem, Bairout, Antioch, Damascus,
Antioch, Acre and Jaffa. |
$120 |
TME107 - J. PLAYFAIR
"Syria Antiqua et Palestina
Drawn & Engraved for Dr. Playfair's Atlas" Edin. 1821. Colored.
17X11. (Map covers the same areas as above listed map, but depicted
during the early Roman occupation) |
$80 |
 TME109
- ASTLEY (T) "A Chart of the Coast of
Persia, Guzarat & Malabar drawn from the French chart of the Eastern
Ocean published in 1740 by order of the Count de Maurepas, improved from
particular Surveys and regulated by Astronomical Observations."
London c.1745. Colored. 10X8. Attractive and finely engraved chart shows
the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman with Cape Ras algat on the Arabian
shore and Cape Jaskes on the Persian side. Includes the coasts of
Persia, the Arabian Sea, western India and the Malabar coast. Locates
the Maldive and many offshore islands. Capes, bays, shoals and all
principal harbors. Very decorative title cartouche in water area has
leaf and scroll motif. Sea-serpents, a fountain and sea-horse. Compass
rose in center. Longitude from London. |
$185 |
 TME112
- LAURIE & WHITTLE "Palaestina" by
Mons. D'Anville. London 1794. Colored. 15X16½. Handsome map of
Palestine with many towns and settlements noted.From D'Anville's
'Complete Body of Ancient Geography.' Includes 3 very detailed inset
maps. 1. Jerusalem. 2. The Tribes. 3. Places laid down by distances
given on a scale reduced to a third. Excellent overall detail of the
region. |
$185 |
 TME126
- A. E.
LAPIE “Palestine”
Paris 1812. Colored. 8¾X12. Very finely engraved & detailed map shows
Palestine & part of Syria from Berytus & Sidon to Gaza and Egypt on the
Mediterranean coast. Includes Jerusalem & many smaller cities, towns &
harbors & locates the Dead Sea, Damascus and a large section of the
Arabian desert on Palestine's eastern border. Includes 2 inset charts 1.
Royaume Des Israelites sous David & Salomon, and 2. Les Douze Tribes.
(The 12 Tribes depicting their borders and regions.) The title is in a
decorative landscape scene with a drawing of a tent under leafy tree
branches. An attractive map from “Atlas
Complet” by C. Malte
Brun and A. E. Lapie.
Drawn by Giraldon and engraved by J. B.
M. Chamouin. |
$125
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 TME128
- BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Red Sea”
Compiled from the most recent surveys by the Hydrographic Office of the
Admiralty to 1884. London. 1885 (updated to 1967.) B/W. 39X26.
Magnificent chart shows the Red Sea from Suez & the Gulf of Suez to the
Strait of Bab-El-Mander & the Gulf of Aden. Thousands of depth soundings
are located in the sea areas and all shoreline harbors and settlements
are noted on both the Egypt and Yemeni sides. Chart also includes the
Nile River and locates Khartoum and the Bayuda Desert. Also locates the
Hedjaz Railway from Maan to Medina in Saudi Arabia. A very fine chart
with excellent detail. Chart #2523. |
$145 |
TME129
- J. KEUR “Perigeinatie Veertich-Iarige
Reyse Der Kinderen Israels...der Pieter en Jacob Keur”. Amstd. 1702.
Colored. 12X17½. This beautifully engraved map of Palestine shows the
Mediterranean coast decorated with sailing ships and a compass rose and
a very decorative title cartouche, and along the bottom of the map are
illustrations of different episodes of the Exodus especialy of the
receipt of the Tables of the Law by Moses. Dutch text is inscribed on
both sides of the verso titled “Korte Beschryvinge van de Reyse der
Kinderen Israels”. Map also depicts many place names, rivers and seas
throughout. Fine detail. ( Ref. Maps of the Holy Land Compiled by Eran
Laor. #807. ) A lovely map. |
$650 |
 TME133
- P. LAPIE “Perse” Paris. 1812. Colored.
9X12.Finely engraved and detailed map shows Persia (present day Iran)
and part of Turkey's Ottoman Empire (present day Iraq). Depicts Tehran
inland from the Caspian Sea and Baghdad in the Arabian Desert. Includes
the Persian Gulf and Afganistan between Iran and Pakistan. The map
depicts many towns and settlements, rivers & deserts and is interesting
as it shows how the borders of these prominent Middle Eastern countries
have changed since 1812 when the map was drawn. Includes a decorative
vignette in lower left showing Arabs in native costume, a mosque, palm
trees and the title on a rock in a landscape scene. Published by Conrad
Malte Brun (1775-1826) in “Atlas Complet Du Precis de la Geographie
Universelle” and prepared by Pierre Lapie (1777-1850), a well known
surveyor and cartographer. |
$165 |
 TME135
- R. BONNE “Palestina Et Syria.
Autore Pto Bona. Primario Hydrographo Navati.
Cum Prilegio Regis.” Paris. 1781. Outline color. 12½X8½. Finely
detailed map drawn in Latin shows Palestine and Syria's coast on the
eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea and includes part of Cyprus and the
southern coast of Turkey. Depicts lakes, seas & mountains and primary
towns and settlements and includes Damascus, Sidon, Tyre and Joppa,
Bethlehem & Hebron. From “Recueil des Cartes Sur la Geographe Ancienne”
engraved under the direction of Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795) the Royal
Hydrographer and head of the Dept. de la Marine in 18th century Paris. |
$95 |
 TME136
- BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Red Sea. Approaches to Jiddah. Surveyed by Commdr.
W. J. L. Wharton R.N. H.M.S. Fawn. 1876.”
London.1953 (1967.) B/W. 39X26. Large vertical chart of the approaches
to the Port of Jiddah (Mecca) half way down the eastern shore of the Red
Sea. The chart is intensely detailed and carries a cautionary notice
that says “a good berth should be given to all reefs in the approaches
as the area is but imperfectly known. Mariners are warned accordingly.”
The areas shown on the chart are dotted with reefs and include hundreds
of depth soundings. Chart #2599. |
$110 |
 TME137
- BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Persian Gulf. Bushire (Bushenr).”
London. 1906 (1965)B/W. 39X25½. Excellent chart shows Bushire on the
Persian Gulf in present day Iran. Locates the Persian Governor's House
and the British Residency. Hundreds of depth soundings appear in the
Gulf and the chart includes both topographical and hydrographical
details. At top of chart is a long landfall approach view of Bushire at
Lat. 28°57'30N. Long. 50°45'40E. A very detailed chart in good
condition. |
$110 |
 TME138
- BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Red Sea. Eastern Shore. Sirrain I. to Quadimbal
I.and approaches to Al Qunfidha. Surveyed by Comdr J. D. Nares.
D.S.O.R.N. H.M.S. Surveying Ship Enterprise 1918.”
London. 1923 (1954.) B/W. 39X26. Fine chart shows Al Quinfidha on the
eastern shore of the Red Sea. Hundreds of depth soundings are drawn in
coastal waters and chart includes both hydrographical and topographical
details. Includes 2 inset charts 1. Al Quinfidha and 2.Khor Nahud and 2
landfall approach views at top of chart for aid to mariners approaching
the region. A well drawn chart with excellent details. Chart #322. |
$110 |
 TME139
- BRITISH ADMIRALTY “Plan of the Harbour of Messaua on the Coast of
Abyssinia on the Red Sea from an English Ms."
London. 1784. B/W. 11½X8¼. Chart includes 3 insets, 1. Plan of Messaua
received from Capt. Bibb 1763. 2. Plan of Matzua and Arkiko from M.
D'Anville. According to the Author of the Periplus Maris Erythraei, the
situation of the ancient Adulis is 20 Radia from the Sea, and 3. Plan of
Musoaua from Mr. Bruce's Ms. Published According to Act of Parliament by
Alexander Dalrymple (1737-1808) in London. Chart #730. |
$325 |
 TME140
- P. DUVAL “Divisio Palestinae Secundum Provincias.”
Paris. c. 1685. Partial color. 6X7½. This small map depicts Palestine as
it was known in the late 17th century. It shows the Provinces of Galilee
and Phoenicia in the north bordering on Syria & the Mediterranean
sea-coast from Tyrus south to the border with Egypt. Includes the Sea of
Galilee & the Jordan River that flows from it down to the Dead Sea. Many
small towns & settlements in desert areas are named & inland regions are
called Arabia, which are now part of Jordan. The map was produced by
Pierre Du Val (1618-1683), a prolific17th century mapmaker. He also
compiled atlases, map games & town plans. He died in Paris in 1683 & was
succeeded by his widow & two daughters who carried on his business. This
attractive map was published in Du Val's “La Geographie Universelle En
Plusieurs Cartes.” in 1685. (A scarce issue) |
$385 |
TME141 - R. BONNE “Carte
De L'Egypte Moderne Avec La Partie Orientale Des Etats De Tripoli.”
Paris. 1787. Colored. 8½X12½. Very detailed map of the Nile River in
Egypt from it's delta at Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea down to
Asuan where a Cataract is noted at the border with what is present day
Northern Province & the Nubian Desert. Includes the Red Sea, part of
Arabia and Palestine and the North African seacoast on the Mediterranean
Sea to Tripoli. Also shows the islands of Crete & Cyprus. The map was
engraved under the direction of Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795) the Head of
the Depot De La Marine in Paris, and published by Nicolas Demarest in
“Atlas Encyclopedique” in 1787. |
$165 |
 TME142
- T. KELLY “Egypt.” London. 1817.
Colored. 9½X7¼. Finely engraved map of the Nile River tracing it's path
through Egypt from it's Delta on the Mediterranean Sea-Coast near the
City of Alexandria. Depicts the Desert & the large Oasis Magna with
tribal settlements in it's vicinity & includes many place names of
cities, towns & settlements along both sides of the river, and shows an
area called The Pyramids on the Nile's western shore. Includes the Gulf
of Suez & part of the Red Sea. The map was published by Thomas Kelly &
included in Christopher Kelly's “A New & Complete System of Geography.”
A very attractive map. |
$185 |
TME143 - A.FINLEY
“Egypt.” Phila. 1832. Colored. 11¼X8½.
Excellent map of Egypt shows the Nile River from the Delta on the
Mediterranean Sea-Coast near the City & Harbor of Alexandria. The River
flows southward bordered by towns & settlements on it's east a nd west
shores. Depicts the Desert & the Oasis of Parva and the larger Oasis
Magni, both have indications of tribal settlements in their vicinity.
Includes the Gulf of Suez & the Red Sea & part of Arabia Petraea. The
map was published by Anthony Finley (c.1790-1840) for inclusion in his
“New General Atlas,” with plates engraved by Young & Delleker. Finely
engraved & colored. |
$185 |
 TME144
- THOMAS COWPERTHWAIT “Egypt Etc.” Phila.
1850. Colored. 15X12¼. This is a wonderfully detailed map of Egypt with
the Nile River flowing southward from it's Delta on the Mediterranean
Sea-Coast near the City & Harbor of Alexandria. The River flows down to
Nubia, in a direct line course of 2,450 miles, and along all it's
windings measures over 4000 miles, longer than any other river in the
world. The Nile flows past Cairo & on both east & west sides of it's
length are towns & settlements with notes on ancient tombs & ruins,
cataracts (rapids) pyramids, temples, slave markets and desert regions.
Includes the Gulf of Suez & the Red Sea. In the top right corner of the
map is a listing of Egyptian names used on the map, translated into
English. The map has a decorative border frame & was printed by Thomas
Cowperthwait in Philadelphia in 1850 for Samuel Augustus Mitchell's “New
Universal Atlas.” A fine map with good color. |
$225 |
 TME145
- H. MOLL “A Map of the Situation of Ye Garden of Eden As Also of Mt.
Ararat, Whereon the Ark Rested.” London.
c.1711. Colored. 7X8½. Very attractive small map shows Syria & the Land
of Canaan, bordered by the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and
the Island of Cyprus. Depicts Armenia & Ararat with the Gordiean
Mountains “where the Ark was supposed to rest.” Further east is the
Caspain Sea, or Hyrcanian Sea, with Mount Caucasus & Margiana. At the
base of the map is the northern region of the Persian Gulf, the Country
of Ede & the Land of Cush. Includes a decorative compass rose with
fleur-de-lys motif. The map was engraved by Herman Moll (c.1654-1733)
one of London's most esteemed & prolific early 18th century
cartographers for his “Atlas Geographicus, or a Compleat System of
Geography (Ancient & Modern).”
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