The Old Print Shop

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia.

  • ARTIST: David Roberts

  • PUBLISHER: London, published by F. G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle St.

  • MEDIUM: Two-color lithograph with handcoloring,

    DATE: 1841-49.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 1/2 x 19 1/2" (34.4 x 49.6 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This is a half plate from the deluxe edition of "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia", from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts R.A.. Lithographed by Louis Haghe of the firm Day & Haghe, one of the earliest lithograph publishers of England, these prints were published in six volume sets over a span of eight years (1841-49).

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: A beautiful deluxe edition image.

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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