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Auction 95, Lot 293

"Facies Palaestinae ex Monumentis veteribus descripta", Weigel, Christopher

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1725 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 15.6 inches
31.8 x 39.6 cm
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An attractive map of the region with minimal detail of settlement. The map is boldly engraved to depict the mountainous terrain. Large, partially colored, title cartouche features a river god at an oasis and four coins.

References:

Condition: B

Later pastel coloring with minor bleed through on verso. Couple of very minor light spots, else very good.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/13/2001

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