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Auction 116, Lot 717

"Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri, et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula in qua Terra Promissa, sive Iudaea in suas Tribus Partesq. Distincta", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1662 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15.5 inches
49.5 x 39.4 cm
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A fine map illustrating the lands described in the Old and New Testament. The map provides good detail throughout and is adorned with a wreath-style title cartouche.

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Condition: B

Issued folding, now pressed. Some overall printer's ink residue. Old paper repairs on a tear at top entering map 1.5" and a 1/4" circular loss at a fold intersection at bottom.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/20/2006

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