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Auction 150, Lot 571

"Beschreibung des Heiligen Landes", Bunting, Heinrich

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1582 (circa)

Publication: Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.1 x 10.6 inches
38.4 x 26.9 cm
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Woodblock map of the Holy Land divided among the twelve tribes of Israel. The cities, mountains, rivers and seas are graphically presented and the Dead Sea is shown in a crescent shape. Three sea monsters frolic in the Mediterranean. German text on verso.

References: Laor #141.

Condition: A

A nice impression with attractive color. Remargined at right to accommodate framing.

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $240

Closed on 9/17/2014

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