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Auction 89, Lot 224

"Perigrinatie oste Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels",

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.7 x 12.5 inches
47.5 x 31.8 cm
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Lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land that depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, with ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, several engravings of religious icons, persons, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Very fine coloring.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $375

Closed on 12/8/1999

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