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Auction 123, Lot 758
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"De LXXII Cellen, in welke d'Egiptische Koning Ptolomeus Philadelphus, op het Eiland Pharos, de Hebreeuwse Bibel door de Joden in het Griex dede Over Zetten…", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Egypt

Period: 1730 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
14 x 10.5 inches
35.6 x 26.7 cm
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An unusual view of an imaginary settlement on Pharoah's Island, based on the Old Testament. The view shows a compound composed of cells inhabited by scholars around a central temple.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a sound sheet. The lower margin has a short tear, not affecting the view.

Estimate: $130 - $160

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/20/2008

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