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Auction 148, Lot 620

"Nouvelle Carte de la Terre Sainte pour Servir a l'Intelligence de l'Ancien, & du Nouveau Testament", Anon.

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.6 x 10.7 inches
37.1 x 27.2 cm
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This is a handsome map showing the divisions of the twelve tribes in the Holy Land, with many place names and topographical details. A decorative title cartouche adorns the map featuring Moses' spies carrying the fruit from the Promised Land.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed on watermarked paper with wide margins and a few printer's creases.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/19/2014

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