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Auction 119, Lot 759
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"Geographiae Sacrae Tabula, in qua Terra Promissa in suas Tribus Partesq, Distincta", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1699 (published)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 7.8 inches
25.4 x 19.8 cm
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This is a reduced version of the elder Sanson's map of the Promised Land showing the Twelve Tribes of Israel. It is decorated with a large figurative title cartouche, which a group of Biblical figures in front of a smaller version of the main map. Engraved by Antoine d' Winter for a scarce pirated edition of Sanson's pocket atlas.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 5/9/2007

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