Memphis, Egypt: English travellers trapped in catacombs find the bodies of two Italian men who had previously been trapped there, and had starved to death: they fire their pistols at six ghostly figures; Arabs steal their horses. Etching with engraving by E. Kirkall, 1709.

  • Kirkall, Elisha, 1682?-1742.
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[1709]
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45273i
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Memphis, Egypt: English travellers trapped in catacombs find the bodies of two Italian men who had previously been trapped there, and had starved to death: they fire their pistols at six ghostly figures; Arabs steal their horses. Etching with engraving by E. Kirkall, 1709. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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[London] : [John Mayo], [1709]

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1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 24.3 x 17.5 cm

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To the Right Hon.ble. Charles Earl of Peterborow and Monmouth ye authors honoured patron & encourager of his undertaking this plate is most humbly dedicated. Kirkall inv. et fe. Bears number top right : p. 266

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Wellcome Collection 45273i

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