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Auction 128, Lot 799

"De Stadt Ierusalem", Elwe, Jan Barend

Subject: Holy Land, Jerusalem

Period: 1791 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 13.5 inches
50.3 x 34.3 cm
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Great bird's-eye plan of the ancient holy city flanked by engravings of religious icons. At the bottom are an elevation of the Temple of Solomon and a panoramic view of Jerusalem. This is the rare, third state of Cornelis Danckert's plan, published by Jan Barend Elwe.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #162.

Condition: A+

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $220

Closed on 5/20/2009

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