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Auction 193, Lot 610
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"Description de l'Ancienne Jerusalem, Selon Villalpand", Calmet, Augustin

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1730 (published)

Publication: Dictionnaire Historique Critique, Chronologique, Geographique et Litteral de la Bible

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.3 x 11.9 inches
43.9 x 30.2 cm
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Richly detailed bird's-eye view of ancient Jerusalem shows Solomon's Temple, Herod's palace, Citadel of Antioch, Palace of David, the royal gardens and much more. The map is based on the renowned plan by Juan Bautista Villalpando.

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Condition: A

A nice impression, issued folding on a bright, watermarked sheet, now pressed and fully backed in archival tissue to repair a tear in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 6/21/2023

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