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Auction 100, Lot 44

"Carte du premier periode du Monde depuis Adam Iusqu'a Moise…", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1719 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19 x 14.7 inches
48.3 x 37.3 cm
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Fascinating chart of the Old World surrounded and keyed to a Biblical genealogical family tree linking Adam and Moses. Panels of French text at sides provide an historical timeline for the history of the world before the birth of Christ. French text.

References: Phillips (A) #548.

Condition: B

Repair on centerfold with paper replaced in a tiny hole at center and a chip in upper blank margin. Clean and crisp with old color.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 9/12/2002

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