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Auction 177, Lot 598

"Geographische Beschryvinge van t' Beloofde-Landt Canaan, doorwandelt van Onsen Heere ende Salichmaecker Iesu Christo Neffens Syne Apostelen...", Savry, Jacob

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1647 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.7 x 12.5 inches
47.5 x 31.8 cm
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A very fine map of Israel based on the elder Visscher's map of the same title. North is oriented to the left with a lovely compass rose. The map is filled with graphic topography and beautifully embellished with a vignette of the crucifixion, several ships, angels and a handsome title cartouche. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #110.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet with a sun watermark, a tiny centerfold separation at bottom that has been archivally repaired, and light toning along the sides of the sheet. A chip at top left has been professionally repaired with a minor amount of the neatline replaced in facsimile. Narrow side margins, as issued.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $180

Closed on 4/29/2020

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