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Auction 94, Lot 346

"Beschryvinge van den Oorsprong der Volkeren, Uit de drie Sonen van Noah na den Sondvloed, en voorts vande Reysen der eerste Vaderen in Canaan", Hooghe, Romain de

Subject: Near and Middle East

Period: 1736 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 13.9 inches
45.7 x 35.3 cm
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A very decorative map of the region from the Mediterranean through to the Persian Gulf. The map depicts the Garden of Eden, Abraham's route from Ur, and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Title banner is held aloft by two angels with pictorial scenes in the top corners and all across the bottom of the map.

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Condition: A+

Professionally re-enforced centerfold.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $500

Closed on 3/7/2001

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