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Auction 106, Lot 464

"Geographie des Hebreux", Levasseur, Victor

Subject: Near and Middle East

Period: 1845 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.5 x 4.7 inches
8.9 x 11.9 cm
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Fine miniature copper engraved map of biblical lands. Major regions are named after Noah's sons Japheth, Sem and Cham. Red Sea is called Sea of Jones. Levasseur is more widely known for this Atlas Illustre, this being an uncommon issue.

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Condition: A+

Clean bright copy with fine modern coloring.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $300

Closed on 3/3/2004

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