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Auction 120, Lot 697

"Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri , et Nuoco Testamento desumpta Tabula Secunda in quae Terra Promissa, sive Judeae…", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1662 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15.4 inches
49.5 x 39.1 cm
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A fine map illustrating the lands described in the Old and New Testament. The Kishon River connects the Mediterranean to the Sea of Galilee. The map provides good detail throughout and is adorned with a wreath-style title cartouche.

References: Laor #688.

Condition: B+

Original outline color. Manuscript brown ink page number in upper right corner, else very good.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $190

Closed on 7/18/2007

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