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Auction 89, Lot 223

"Terre Sainte Suivant les Nouvelles Observation/La Chine, suivant les Nouvelles Observations",

Subject: Holy Land and China

Period: 1713 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15 x 20.5 inches
38.1 x 52.1 cm
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An unusual sheet with the pair of maps surrounded in an elaborate double picture frame style border. Each map contains a vignette style cartouche. The map of the Holy Land is divided into the twelve tribes of Israel. Toned paper edges with a couple of short marginal tears.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $400 - $450

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/8/1999

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