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Auction 113, Lot 50

"Carte Geographique du Monde Ancien, Suivant le Partage des Enfas de Noe…", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1721 (dated)

Publication: Dictionnaire historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.5 x 13 inches
44.5 x 33 cm
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Attractive map showing the regions of the world that were known in biblical times. Place names are concentrated in the Middle East with only tribal names in the more distant areas. The large title cartouche is very decorative. Engraved by P. Starckman.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $170

Closed on 12/7/2005

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