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Auction 128, Lot 757

"De Beschryving van de Reysen Pauli, en van de Andere Apostelen…", Avelen, Jan van den

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1687 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.3 x 14 inches
46.5 x 35.6 cm
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This highly decorative map of the eastern Mediterranean region details the travels of Apostle Paul. At top and bottom, panels of scenes from the Acts of the Apostles illustrate events in Paul's journey. The map itself is filled with ancient place names and is quite detailed. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #153.

Condition: B+

Issued folded, now flattened with professional reinforcement on a couple fold intersections. There is light soil on the fold in the title cartouche.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $325

Closed on 5/20/2009

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