Pyramids Giza ANTIQUE CHROMOLITHOGRAPH BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF CAIRO 1882... Lot 3120

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LOT 3120Seller's Estimate: USD 100 - 250Details: This lot consists of the antique chromolithograph shown in the corresponding images.This chromolithograph, "Bird's Eye View of Cairo Looking North East," is from the special supplement to "The Graphic" in 1882. Depicted in this image is the city of Cairo on the Nile, with the pyramids at Giza in the foreground. The desert and mountains stretch into the right quadrant of the image, with a hot air balloon flying above. Locations and landmarks are clearly labeled, as are various routes taken through the desert, such as Bonaparte's journey in 1799."The Graphic" was a British weekly illustrated newspaper, first published on 4 December 1869 by William Luson Thomas's company Illustrated Newspapers Limited. The influence of "The Graphic" within the art world was immense, its many admirers included Vincent Van Gogh, and Hubert von Herkomer. (Information courtesy of Wikipedia)This piece is from the holdings of Archaeologia Books and Prints. Established in 1983, Archaeologia was known for providing scholarly books of quality on the archaeology of Ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece & Rome, and the Pre-Columbian Americas. Several sessions from this fine inventory will be offered over the coming months.To inspect and acquire more detailed information about this lot, please attend our live preview before the auction.Condition / Notes: This chromolithograph, measuring approximately 23 1/2" x 16", is largely well preserved, showing minor toning and edge wear. A vertical fold down the midline is present. A number in pencil appears in the lower right corner.For lots which include only books, our shipping charge applies to any address within the fifty United States. For lots which are not books, the stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $9.50Payment:The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller.Additional payment details from the seller:Payment is due within ten days of auction close. Payments in excess of $3,000.00 must be made in secure funds (cash, cashier's check, bank transfer, etc.). Money orders, personal/business checks, bank transfers and cash are accepted for payments below $3,000.00, as may be Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards, which are processed directly through our gallery by calling us at . We reserve the right to insist upon secure payment (certified check, money order or bank wire) for any invoice, for any reason, at our sole discretion. All bank wires for amounts less than $500.00 must also include a $20.00 processing fee to cover the bank's charge. If we do not receive payment arrangements within ten days of the auction close, we reserve the right to bill the credit card placed on file when you registered for our auction. Paypal is welcome for qualified items (PLEASE NOTE: DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR COUNTRIES SUCH AS CUBA, ETC., RESULTING IN OUR NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCEPT PAYPAL PAYMENTS FOR SOME LOTS CONTAINING ITEMS ORIGINATING IN SUCH COUNTRIES), please use the email address . Because of Paypal's secure payment policies, invoices which are paid via Paypal's online payment center must be shipped; orders paid by online Paypal payment cannot be picked up at our gallery. However, payment for pick-up orders can be made with a Paypal debit card, presented at time of pick-up. Checks are accepted, we reserve the right to hold shipment until check funds have cleared (time frames vary). Please mail checks or money orders to: National Book Auctions, 1429 Danby Road, Ithaca, New York 14850-6071. Note to international buyers: payments must be in the form of a money order or bank transfer in U.S. funds, or by Paypal. Checks with international routing numbers are not accepted. PLEASE NOTE:... read more

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