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Large First Edition Print 'Description De L'egypt'

Stock No

WD9027867

Member since
2022
  • £2,200.00
  • €2,602 Euro
  • $2,929 US Dollar

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Item Description

Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 1800's he sent teams of artists down to Egypt to record everything there from the flora, fauna, local costume, architecture, and excavated antiquities. Papyrus, Hieroglyphes, Inscriptions et Medailles. A.Vol.V. Manuscrit sur Papyrus.
Presented in bespoke hand-painted and lacquered reeded frame.



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Item Info

Seller Location

Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire

Item Dimensions

H: 74cm W: 145.5cm D: 1cm

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1666 505111

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