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Auction 171, Lot 626

"Carte des Regions et des Lieux dont il est Parle dans le Nouveau Testament", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1786 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.4 x 12.1 inches
44.2 x 30.7 cm
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This handsome map covers the region of the Mediterranean from Italy through the Caspian Sea, showing the areas described in the New Testament. Two inset plans are included on either side of the title: Plan de Jerusalem du tems de N. S. Jesus-Christ and Carte de la Judee sous Herode le Grand, et sous ses trois fils Archelaus, Herode-Antipas, et Philippe. Three elaborate title cartouches and six distance scales decorate the map. Published by Felix Delamarche.

References: cf. Laor #121.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with light scattered foxing.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Unsold

Closed on 2/6/2019

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