East Africa Egypt Nubia Abyssinia Mts. of the Moon c. 1840-45 decorative map Historic Houses some dampstaining

some dampstaining

Paris by by Belin

some very minor old staining in s few spots

The Friend: A Religious and Literary Journal

Published February 1926

East Africa Egypt Nubia Abyssinia Mts. of the Moon c. 1840-45 decorative map Historic Houses some dampstainingAfrique 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.