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Auction 173, Lot 374

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

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1614 (circa)

Publication: Raleigh's The History of the World

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.6 x 11.1 inches
37.1 x 28.2 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: B+

Paper with the watermark of a coat of arms with an eagle, minor soiling, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation at top. Remargined at bottom to better accommodate framing.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $210

Closed on 6/5/2019

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