Egypt, Cairo, double view by C. de Bruyn, 1698, no title – Old Cairo
€49.00
Item number:
23 87 CE
Large 17th century double copper engraving with two views of the city of Old Cairo.
The engraving was made by C. de Bruyn for his book ´Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia…´, 1698, Delft (Netherlands).
In this book he describes in great detail a voyage of several years through the Ottoman Empire, mainly through modern day Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Lebanon.
Excellent condition. Thick paper with clear print. Wide margins
Image 28,5x18cm, sheet 41x25cm