Description
Willem Janzoon Blaeu (1570-1638)
Nova Aegypti Tabula
A 17th century map of the Nile Delta by Dutch cartographer W. J. Blaeu.
The map is a hand coloured copper engraving. Colours slightly faded, the middle joint is faded and the backside of the map has darkened.
| Year of printing | ca. 1680 |
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| Place of printing | Amsterdam |
| Technique | kuparipiirros / kopparstick / copper engraving |
| Illustrations | käsinväritetty / handkolorerade / original hand-colouring |
| Dimensions | 41 x 55 cm |
| Condition | 3 |
| Condition explanations | (5) Mint, (4) Very good, (3) Good, (2) Fair, (1) Poor |
| Other | Backside of the map has darkened |
