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"Ierusalem", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: Jerusalem

Period: 1700 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

17.2 x 14.4 inches
43.7 x 36.6 cm

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Great bird's eye plan of the holy city flanked by engravings of religious icons, Solomon and Aaron. At the top is a large elevation of the Temple of Solomon. Similar to Danckert's plan of the city, but the surrounding engravings are slightly different. No text on verso.

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Condition: B

Remargined to accommodate framing, as Bible maps are often found with damaged margins. Couple of small tears repaired and backed with light Japanese tissue.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/3/2003

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"Ierusalem", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: Jerusalem

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

17.2 x 14.4 inches
43.7 x 36.6 cm

Great bird's eye plan of the holy city flanked by engravings of religious icons, Solomon and Aaron. At the top is a large elevation of the Temple of Solomon. Similar to Danckert's plan of the city, but the surrounding engravings are slightly different. No text on verso.

References:

Condition: B

Remargined to accommodate framing, as Bible maps are often found with damaged margins. Couple of small tears repaired and backed with light Japanese tissue.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/3/2003

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"Ierusalem", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: Jerusalem

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

17.2 x 14.4 inches43.7 x 36.6 cm

Great bird's eye plan of the holy city flanked by engravings of religious icons, Solomon and Aaron. At the top is a large elevation of the Temple of Solomon. Similar to Danckert's plan of the city, but the surrounding engravings are slightly different. No text on verso.

References:

Condition: B

Remargined to accommodate framing, as Bible maps are often found with damaged margins. Couple of small tears repaired and backed with light Japanese tissue.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/3/2003

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17.2 x 14.4 inches
43.7 x 36.6 cm