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Auction 141, Lot 53
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"Den Aardbodem na de Zundvloed door Noachs dri Soonen en Hare Nakomelingen Bevolkt", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Ancient World

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.7 x 8.2 inches
42.4 x 20.8 cm
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Charming and uncommon map from a Dutch book on church history published by the Goeree brothers. It shows the world as known after the Great Flood with Europe and parts of Asia and Africa distributed among the son's of Noah. At left is Noah's family tree and below are symbols or coins representing the world's major nations and the rulers under whom they were issued.

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Condition: A

A fine impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and one spot above the Black Sea. There are minor damp stains in the bottom corners of the sheet, far from map.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 9/5/2012

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