2025 Summer Cleanout Auction
Lot 240:
Sold for: $21
Description
Item/Description: Emanuel Bowen’s map of East Africa, including parts of Egypt and Arabia from ‘A Complete System of Geography’. “A New and Accurate Map of Nubia & Abissinia together with all the Kingdoms Tributary Thereto, and bordering upon them. Laid down from the latest & best Authorities and regulated by Astronl. Observations”, Bowen, Emanuel. Engraved map covering eastern Africa, the Red Sea and part of Arabia. Names many kingdoms in the region of present-day Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Filled with place names, trails, and extensive notations describing various tribes and traveling conditions. Includes a pictorial cartouche and a compass rose with fleur de lis. <BR><BR>Material: Paper, framed and matted <BR><BR>Dimensions: Image size: Height: 16 1/2″; Width: 20 1/2″. Framed: Height: 23″; Width: 20 1/2″ <BR><BR>Condition: Signs of age and wear include creases, discoloration, staining. Toned, darker along fold. Frame shows minor surface scratches and scuffing. <BR><BR>Age: 1747 (published) <BR><BR>Provenance: Private estate <BR><BR>Shipping: All items from our Spring Cleaning Auction can be picked up in person at Taurus Auctions Fairlawn, NJ Gallery. <BR>Additional shipping options for each bidding platform:<BR>- Taurus Auctions, Hi-Bid, iCollector and Bid Spirit: Please contact our office so we can assist you with a list of Third-Party Shippers.<BR>- Live Auctioneers: Any winning lots not picked up in-person will be quoted & shipped via Live Auctioneers’ “LiveShipping”.<BR>Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
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