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Auction 113, Lot 692

"Carte du Voyage et Routes Des Israelites dans le Desert", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Dictionnaire Historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.5 x 13 inches
44.5 x 33 cm
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This is a very graphic map depicting the wandering of the Children of Israel through the desert wilderness after their escape from Egypt. Beautifully engraved by P. Starckman and adorned with a large decorative title cartouche and compass rose.

References: Laor #162.

Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $170

Closed on 12/7/2005

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