Auction 31- Numismatic, Rare coins, Banknotes, Unique Maps

1785 map by Thomas Stackhouse. A Map of Ancient Aegypt from Celarius. Published : London, 1785. Size : 11.5 x 8.0 inches. / 29.2 x 20.3 cm. hand coloured. from "Universal Atlas". A map of ancient Egypt showing the cities, pyramids and topography. As stated in the title, the information contained on this map is taken from Celarius, a 17th Century mapmaker, known for his works dealing with the ancient world. The dedication in the ornate cartouche reads; ‘ To the Right Reverend Father in God John Lord Bishop of Bath & Wells this plate is most humbly Inscribed by his Lordships most Dutiful Son & Servant Tho. Stackhouse. P.A. # 672; Tooley Dictionary of Mapmakers Revised Edition Vol (Q - Z), pg. 201. Condition : In excellent bright condition, unevenly cut from book. Estimate $100-200