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"[Untitled - Middle East]", Hole, William

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1614 (circa)

Publication: Raleigh's The History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:

14 x 11.9 inches
35.6 x 30.2 cm

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This uncommon map of the Middle East extends from Cyprus to the Persian Gulf. Abraham's travels from Ur or Urchoa, through Charran, to Canaan are depicted with miniature figures along the route. Paradise is depicted just north of Babylon, represented by Adam and Eve by the tree.

References: Laor #334.

Condition: B

Watermarked paper with light soiling and expert repairs to small chips along centerfold at top and bottom and in corners at left, with a minor amount of neatline in facsimile. Trimmed to the neatlines.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/13/2013

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"[Untitled - Middle East]", Hole, William

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1614 (circa)

Publication: Raleigh's The History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:

14 x 11.9 inches
35.6 x 30.2 cm

This uncommon map of the Middle East extends from Cyprus to the Persian Gulf. Abraham's travels from Ur or Urchoa, through Charran, to Canaan are depicted with miniature figures along the route. Paradise is depicted just north of Babylon, represented by Adam and Eve by the tree.

References: Laor #334.

Condition: B

Watermarked paper with light soiling and expert repairs to small chips along centerfold at top and bottom and in corners at left, with a minor amount of neatline in facsimile. Trimmed to the neatlines.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/13/2013

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"[Untitled - Middle East]", Hole, William

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1614 (circa)

Publication: Raleigh's The History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:

14 x 11.9 inches35.6 x 30.2 cm

This uncommon map of the Middle East extends from Cyprus to the Persian Gulf. Abraham's travels from Ur or Urchoa, through Charran, to Canaan are depicted with miniature figures along the route. Paradise is depicted just north of Babylon, represented by Adam and Eve by the tree.

References: Laor #334.

Condition: B

Watermarked paper with light soiling and expert repairs to small chips along centerfold at top and bottom and in corners at left, with a minor amount of neatline in facsimile. Trimmed to the neatlines.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/13/2013

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14 x 11.9 inches
35.6 x 30.2 cm