Egypt - Cairo; The Graphic - Off to the Pyramids - 1861-1880
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Off to the Pyramids is a 19th‑century wood‑engraved illustration published by The Graphic (London) circa 1875, depicting Cairo tourism with a later hand colour, in good condition, measuring 70 x 51 cm overall mounted (54 x 35 cm image).
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Original 19th-century coloured engraving published in The Graphic, London, circa 1875.
Titled ‘Off to the Pyramids – The Besieged Tourist. A Sketch before Shepheard's Hotel, Cairo’, the lively scene depicts a European traveller surrounded by local guides and vendors before an excursion to the pyramids. A detailed historical view of early tourism and street life in Khedival Egypt.
Image/sheet dimensions: approximately 54 × 35 cm. Overall mounted size: approximately 70 × 51 cm. Presented in a cream-coloured passe-partout; no frame included.
Condition: good antique condition, with the original vertical centre fold as issued, light age-related toning and minor imperfections consistent with age. Verso is blank. Please examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Will be carefully packed flat and shipped with tracking.
Seller's Story
Estonian registered trading company specializing in collectibles, fine art, antiques, and rare items.
Items are carefully sourced from private collections and auctions across Europe.
Original 19th-century coloured engraving published in The Graphic, London, circa 1875.
Titled ‘Off to the Pyramids – The Besieged Tourist. A Sketch before Shepheard's Hotel, Cairo’, the lively scene depicts a European traveller surrounded by local guides and vendors before an excursion to the pyramids. A detailed historical view of early tourism and street life in Khedival Egypt.
Image/sheet dimensions: approximately 54 × 35 cm. Overall mounted size: approximately 70 × 51 cm. Presented in a cream-coloured passe-partout; no frame included.
Condition: good antique condition, with the original vertical centre fold as issued, light age-related toning and minor imperfections consistent with age. Verso is blank. Please examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Will be carefully packed flat and shipped with tracking.
Seller's Story
Estonian registered trading company specializing in collectibles, fine art, antiques, and rare items.
Items are carefully sourced from private collections and auctions across Europe.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Egypt
Geographical specification
Cairo
Map maker/publisher
The Graphic
Map/book title
Off to the Pyramids
Period
1861-1880
Condition
Good
Technique
Wood engraving
Additional Information
Original 19th-century coloured engraving published in The Graphic, circa 1875
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
51 cm
Width
70 cm
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