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Auction 178, Lot 420

"Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri, et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula Prima, quae Totius Orbis Partes Continet", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1662 (dated)

Publication: Cartes Generales de Toutes les Parties du Monde...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 14.7 inches
52.8 x 37.3 cm
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This fine map illustrates the lands described in the Old and New Testament with only biblical place names indicated. The inset at bottom left balances the composition opposite the decorative title cartouche. Titled Israelitarum Mansiones in Deserto (the stations of the Israelites in the desert), it is a small map of the route of the Exodus. This state includes Mariette's imprint to the right of the inset.

References: Laor #686; Pastoureau, SANSON V B [170].

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on paper with an elaborate coat of arms watermark.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/10/2020

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