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Auction 114, Lot 574

"Jerusalem", Halma, Francois

Subject: Holy Land - Jerusalem

Period: 1717 (circa)

Publication: Kanaan

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 8.5 inches
49.5 x 21.6 cm
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Superb panoramic plan-view of the city of Jerusalem based on the Dapper/Hollar view on a reduced scale. Fifty-two important religious sites are numbered and keyed to text at bottom and upper left. The view is filled with activity in the foreground.

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Condition: B

Fine impression with a bit of very minor foxing. Issued folding. Small fold separation repaired with archival tape.

Estimate: $350 - $400

Sold for: $400

Closed on 3/1/2006

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