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"Terre des Fils de Chanaan Dont Ils s'Emparerent sur les Descendans de Sem…", Moullart-Sanson, Pierre

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1717 (published)

Publication: La Sainte Bible en Latin et Francois

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 14 inches
40.6 x 35.6 cm
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Map of the Holy Land divided according the location of sons of Shem. A large inset depicts the Garden of Eden or Paradise. The map was engraved by Delahaye and the cartouche was engraved by Gerard Scotin. Published by Guillaume Desprez and Jean Desessartz.

References: Laor #509.

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with a few minute wormholes only visible when held to bright light, and minor soiling in blank margins.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/7/2011

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