Pre-Veteran's Day Americana Auction
Lot 70:
Description
Frederick Lewis Norden was a Danish Naval captain, cartographer and archeological explorer. Norden was tasked with a broad mission to enter into a trade agreements with the African Continent. Known for observing, taking notes, and drawings, his exploration of Egypt and Nubia provided hime an opportunity to create sketches of the great monuments and Nile River landscapes. His drawings provided Europe with first glimpse of the treasures of the African continent. The groundwork for this publications were first started in 1741, but was published posthumously, as he became wounded in war and died later of tuberculosis. The King of Denmark subsequently publish the entire work in 1755. The book combining volumes one and two holds 159 detailed sketches and maps including the Sphinx without the nose (Napoleon later had a sketch made with the nose), river traffic on the Nile, the Pyramids, the Temple of Memnon, obelisks, and Philae Temple in its original location. The volume was owned by the Earl of Sheffield, with nameplate and inside cover. The Earl , George Holroyd 3rd, became Earl in 1876 and died in 1909. He was a renown cricket player and benefactor. The volume was printed by Lockyer Davis and Charles Reymers in Holborn, London; Printers to the Royal Society. Date: 1757 Dimensions: 19" x 12" x 3"
Condition: Excellent condition with original covers but new and appropriate quality binding.
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