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Auction 143, Lot 668

"A Description of the Land of Gosen, and Moses Passage through the Deserts", Hole, William

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication: Raleigh's The History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.3 x 11.2 inches
36.3 x 28.4 cm
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Attractive and uncommon map showing the Exodus and decorated with two large strapwork cartouches and a fine compass rose.

References: Laor #337.

Condition: A

A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins. A large chip in right blank margin has been professionally repaired with old paper.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $210

Closed on 2/13/2013

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