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Auction 147, Lot 554
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"De Reys-togten van Abraham, Gaande uit Ur der Kaldeen na Kanaan", Goeree, Willelm & Jan

Subject: Middle East

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.8 x 11.6 inches
37.6 x 29.5 cm
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This stunning map of the Middle East depicts Patriarch Abraham's travels from Ur to Canaan. The map is surrounded by an elaborately engraved frame containing twenty-one scenes illustrating the life of Abraham, spanning his departure from Ur to his death. Each scene includes a citation from the corresponding chapter in the book of Genesis. The map is based on a similar one by Abraham Ortelius, published between 1590-1624.

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Condition: A

Lovely impression and color with a tiny hole adjacent to vignette for Genesis 21. Issued folding, now pressed, with a few short fold separations that have been professionally repaired.

Estimate: $350 - $450

Sold for: $375

Closed on 11/20/2013

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