Map of Bayle St. John's journey to the Siwa Oasis

Sergio Volpi
May 26, 2020
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Map of Bayle St. John's journey to the Siwa Oasis in 1847 and described in his book: "Adventures in the Libyan desert and the oasis of Jupiter Ammon" published in 1849

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Map to Illustrate the Journey from Alexandria (Egypt) to The Oasis of Siwah Performed in the Autumn of 1847 / Constructed by Bayle St John; Lithographed by Alexis Housselin. 1850

The only image of the book "Town of Siwa"

Lithograph, tinted with two tint stones, entitled 'Oasis Of Siwah (Libyan Desert)' in Egypt. Lettered with title and 'Bayle St John del. Aumont lith. Imp. Lemercier Paris'.

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