East Africa Egypt Nubia Abyssinia Mts. of the Moon c. 1840-45 decorative map Historic Houses 8" H x 9 3/4"

8" H x 9 3/4" W

Charming antique wood engraved prints

Published February 1926

some dampstaining

The Friend: A Religious and Literary Journal

East Africa Egypt Nubia Abyssinia Mts. of the Moon c. 1840-45 decorative map Historic Houses 8" H x 9 3/4"Afrique Orientale (Old Maps, Africa, East Africa, Egypt, Nubia, Abyssinia, Red Sea, Nile River, Cairo). Issued c. 1840 45, likely Paris. Mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color. Decorative vignette greatly enhances visual appeal. All along the bottom of the map is a long chain of Mts. of the Moon, an apocryphal range which moves around in placement on many maps of this era. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.