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Egypt.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by Baldwin & Craddock under the superintendence of the SDUK.

  • MEDIUM: Handcolored engraving,

    DATE: 1831.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image 14 5/16 x 11 7/8" (36.4 x 30. cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A detailed map of Egypt and the Nile River valley. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, better known as SDUK, was an English enterprise devoted to spreading the most up to date cartographic information and enhancing geographical understanding and knowledge of the world. Over a period of years, the maps that the SDUK produced were issued by various publishers. The following is a breakdown. Baldwin & Craddock, 1829-32. Chapman & Hall, 1844. C. Knight, 1844-52. G. Cox, 1852-3. Stanford, 1857-70. The maps from this series are known for their fine engraving and attention to detail. Inset of the Upper Nile.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps

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