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Egypt, Abu Qir (Alexandria) old...
1902
Used
Title: Rade du Bequier.
Description: This antique chart depicts the coastal region of Abu Qir (Alexandria), Egypt, highlighting the coastlines and fortifications along with Bequier Island. Published in Le Petit Atlas Maritime in 1764, the map provides a detailed view of this significant historical region in Egypt.
Cartographer/Mapmaker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772), a Royal Hydrographer, engineer of the French Navy, and a member of the Royal Society, was one of the most prolific and influential cartographers of the 18th century. His maps were used by mariners and explorers across the world, and his work, such as this map, demonstrates his attention to detail and precision.
Origin: Published in Le Petit Atlas Maritime Recueil De Cartes et Plans Des Quatre Parties Du Monde in 1764.
Authenticity: We sell only guaranteed original antique maps and prints. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is available upon request.
Size: Sheet approx.: 24 x 32.5 cm (9.25 x 12.75 inches).
Image approx.: 17 x 21.5 cm (6.75 x 8.5 inches).
Condition: Very good condition, an antique 18th-century historical map with old coloring and no defects.