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Auction 127, Lot 816

"[Lot of 10 - Old Testament Engravings]",

Subject: Religion

Period: 1791 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.3 x 17 inches
26.2 x 43.2 cm
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Nice lot of copper engraved illustrations from Genesis and Samuel. Illustrations include the story of Cain and Abel, Noah and the Ark, the Tower of Babel, and Sodom and Gomorrah. There are two scenes (7 x 5.3") on each sheet. They are from a Dutch biblical history published by S. and J. Luchtmans.

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Condition: B+

Foxing in margins.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/25/2009

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