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Auction 148, Lot 627

"Nieuwe Plattegrond van het Oude Jeruzalem Volgens den Schryver", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1727 (published)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17 x 12.6 inches
43.2 x 32 cm
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A simple bird's-eye view of the ancient city of Jerusalem shows its divisions with prominent depictions of the Temple of Solomon and the royal palace and gardens. The map is oriented with west at top, with the Calvary outside the city walls at top right.

References: Laor #973.

Condition: B

Issued folding on watermarked paper with a few archivally repaired fold separations and narrow margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/19/2014

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