Old pictorial map of Egypt, 1949

Old pictorial map of Egypt, 1949The Royal Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D. C., was opened in 1946, and it served as the diplomatic mission of Egypt to the United States until 1958, when it was renamed the Embassy of the United Arab Republic. The embassy was located at 2311 Decatur Place NW, and it was designed by the architect Walter H. Kilham, Jr. The embassy was a prominent landmark in Washington, D. C., and it was a symbol of Egypt's growing importance in the world. The embassy

George Frederick Cruchley (1797–1880) was a prominent English mapmaker and publisher whose contributions to cartography in the 19th century left an enduring legacy

Created in 1959

The Wine Land of America

one of the most renowned artists and inventors of the Italian Renaissance

The Swiss tourism industry was a pioneer in using posters as a marketing tool

The collection was published in 1972 by Maeght Editeur in Paris

and enthusiasts interested in the history of cartography and biblical geography

which was first published in 1570 and updated in later editions

and navigational information relevant to sailors and explorers of the 18th century

the map thoughtfully features the city's beaches

and his atlases were considered some of the finest of his time

but they all provide a unique perspective on the VOC's empire