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Auction 123, Lot 683

"Plan du Mont Thabor, et des Environs", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Dictionnaire historique...geographique et litteral de la Bible

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.1 x 11.6 inches
43.4 x 29.5 cm
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This interesting view was engraved by Jean-Baptiste Scotin. It shows the region around Mount Tabor with a key at bottom describing the important sites. On top of Mount Tabor is an engraved scene depicting the site of the Transfiguration of Christ and in the valley is the site for the battle between Barak and the army of Jabin, commanded by Sisera.

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Condition: A

There is hinge tape on the verso of the top margin.

Estimate: $100 - $150

Unsold

Closed on 2/20/2008

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