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Auction 109, Lot 566

"Reise der Apostel und Das Leben Pauli", Stern, Heinrich

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean

Period: 1660 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 14 inches
50.8 x 35.6 cm
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Rare and unusual German Bible map of the Eastern Mediterranean showing the travels of St. Paul. Ten vignettes illustrating scenes from the apostle's journey flank the map at top and bottom. The map is embellished with several ships and a sea monster in the seas.

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Condition: B

Old repair on a small tear in the lower left corner just into map.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,400

Unsold

Closed on 12/1/2004

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