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Auction 141, Lot 608
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"Vera Hierosolymae Veteris Imago", Halma, Francois

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1709 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.9 x 8 inches
32.8 x 20.3 cm
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Delicately engraved imaginary plan of ancient Jerusalem based on Villalpando's foundation map of the city. The plan shows only the major religious sites, such as Solomon's Temple and the Civitas David, Golgotha and Calvary. The view is uncluttered by habitations and beautifully engraved to show the surrounding topography.

References: Laor #1031; Poortman & Augusteijn #168.

Condition: B+

Overall toned with a few spots of foxing in the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/5/2012

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