648 - Very Large Egyptian Expedition Lithograph of Views of Alexandria. Early 19th century A.D. Proof etching on laid paper of plate 88 from Description de l' gypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont t faites en gypte pendant l'exp dition de l'arm e fran aise. entitled 1. Vue du port neuf en mer du cote du nord. 2. Vue du port vieux prise en rade du cote du sud-ouest. 259 grams, 104.5 x 69 cm (41 1/8 x 27 1/8 in.).

Very Large Egyptian Expedition Lithograph of Views of Alexandria. Early 19th century A.D. Proof etching on laid paper of plate 88 from Description de l' gypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont t faites en gypte pendant l'exp dition de l'arm e fran aise. entitled 1. Vue du port neuf en mer du cote du nord. 2. Vue du port vieux prise en rade du cote du sud-ouest. 259 grams, 104.5 x 69 cm (41 1/8 x 27 1/8 in.). From the collection of a North American priest. Acquired between 1981-1996. Property of a North American collector. Produced between February 1802 and 1830 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte; published between 1809 and 1828. Just 1,000 copies were distributed to various institutions, printed on laid paper with an ' gypte ancienne et moderne' watermark. The book is subtitled Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont t faites en gypte pendant l exp dition de l Arm e fran aise, publi par les ordres de Sa Majest l Empereur Napol on le Grand (Gathering of observations and discoveries which were made in Egypt during the expedition of the French army, published on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon the Great). It was the world's first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the remains of ancient Egypt. The plates of this book are the first to present the archaeological sites of Thebes (Luxor). TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.