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Auction 143, Lot 681

"The Antient City of Jerusalem and Places Adjacent", Bowen, Thomas

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.5 x 6.8 inches
26.7 x 17.3 cm
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This lovely bird's-eye plan of ancient Jerusalem shows the city at the time of Jesus. It is viewed from the south, with the Temple at the eastern edge of the city. The detail shows all the important biblical locations. A small inset shows the floor plan of a Great House.

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Condition: A

A few tiny tears confined to far blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/13/2013

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