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Auction 145, Lot 804

"[Lot of 2] Geslachtboom der Priesteren en Leviten [and] Geslachtboom van Noachs Naekomelingen...", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Religion

Period: 1725 (circa)

Publication: Het Algemeen Groot Historisch … Woord-Boek, van den Gantschen H. Bijbel

Color: Black & White

Size:
17 x 11.8 inches
43.2 x 30 cm
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This pair of copper engravings are from Calmet's encyclopaedic dictionary on all aspects of the history, geography and culture of the Bible and Biblical times. Size varies slightly.

A. Geslachtboom der Priesteren en Leviten.... Depicts the family tree of the Priests and Levites, beginning with Jacob. Condition: Just a hint of toning along centerfold, light soiling, and a few small chips and tears in blank margins, not affecting image. (B+)

B. Geslachtboom van Noachs Naekomelingen.... Depicts the family tree of the Sons of Noah as described in Genesis 10 of the Hebrew Bible. Condition: There is light toning along centerfold, a stain just below image at left, and a few small chips and tears in blank margins, not affecting image. (B)

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Fine impressions on watermarked paper with wide, original margins. See description above for additional details.

Estimate: $140 - $200

Sold for: $70

Closed on 6/12/2013

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