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Auction 116, Lot 734

"Description de l'ancienne Jerusalem, Selon Villalpand", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Holy Land, Jerusalem

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Dictionnaire historique…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 11.9 inches
43.9 x 30.2 cm
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Richly detailed bird's-eye view of ancient Jerusalem shows Solomon's Temple, Herod's palace, Citadel of Antioch, Palace of David, the royal gardens and much more. The map is based on the renowned plan by Juan Bautista Villalpando.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $160 - $220

Sold for: $210

Closed on 9/20/2006

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