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Auction 186, Lot 649

"Carte de la Terre Sainte Divisee Selon les Douze Tribus d'Israel, ou sont Exactement Marquez les Voyages de Jesus-Christ...", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1809 (published)

Publication: Nouvel Atlas de la Bible

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.4 x 15.4 inches
44.2 x 39.1 cm
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This is an uncommon version of Mortier's map of the region covering present-day Israel and Jordan, engraved by Mademoiselle Glot and published by Jacques Desray. The map shows the Holy Land divided among the Twelve Tribes, with the travels of Jesus Christ prominently delineated. The title is emblazoned onto a sheet held aloft by an angel.

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Condition: B+

On a sturdy with a bunch of grapes watermark, with very light soiling, a few spots of foxing, and a small paper flaw within "Tribu de Nephtali." There is marginal toning and heavy soiling along the edges of the sheet, which are deckle-edged.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/9/2022

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