A Plan of the Cities of Alexandria and of New Alexandria with the Old and New Ports 1807
Book Description
                        A Plan of the Cities of Alexandria and of New Alexandria with the Old and New Ports by John Luffman, published by Gold with the Naval Chronicle, London 1807. On paper Size 36 by 23 cm. Scale one mile to the inch. There are two inset maps, one of the Nile Delta and the other of Aboukir Bay or the Bay of Shoals. This inset map has some text beneath the map that gives information on Nelson’s victory over the French fleet. Includes three vignettes of the lighthouse (the Great Pharillon), the ruins of the Library and another view of the smaller lighthouse (the Little Pharillon). Includes a compass rose. An updated edition of Luffman’s map of the 1790s. Has been folded. Good condition.
                    
                                    
                        Author
                        Luffman
                    
                    
                                        
                        Date
                        1807
                    
                    
                    
                                        
                        Publisher
                        Gold
                    
                    
                                        
                        Illustrator
                        Luffman
                    
                    
                                        
                        Condition
                        Good to VG
                    
                    
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