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Auction 125, Lot 439

"D'Reyse des Apostels Pauli na Roomen etc.", Schut, Albert

Subject: Europe and Mediterranean

Period: 1710 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.3 x 14.3 inches
51.6 x 36.3 cm
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This fine map of Europe (except Scandinavia) and the Mediterranean illustrates the travels of St. Paul from Jerusalem to Rome. The title is in a panel across the top. Crisply engraved with good detail throughout and simply decorated with three compass roses. The map was engraved by Albert Schut and published in a Dutch bible by Cornelius Danckerts. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #164.

Condition: A

Pleasant toning with a few faint spots, still very good with a fine impression and sturdy paper.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $220

Closed on 9/24/2008

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