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Auction 120, Lot 39

"Den Aardbodem na de Zundvloed door Noachs dri Soonen, en hare nakomelingen bevolkt Gen. 10", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1690 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.5 x 8.2 inches
41.9 x 20.8 cm
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Charming and uncommon map from a Dutch book on church history published by the Goeree brothers. It shows the world as known after the Great Flood with Europe and parts of Asia and Africa distributed among the son's of Noah. At left is Noah's family tree and below are symbols or coins representing the world's major nations and the rulers under whom they were issued.

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Condition: A

Nice impression on a sound sheet with one tiny spot in Africa.

Estimate: $275 - $375

Sold for: $200

Closed on 7/18/2007

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