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Auction 178, Lot 439
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"Tabula Cananae ae Prout Tempore Christi et Apostolorum Divisa Suit", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1607 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.4 x 5.9 inches
18.8 x 15 cm
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Handsome small map of Canaan divided as in the time of Jesus Christ and his Apostles, oriented with west at top. The map extends from Anthedon to Sidon and inland to Philadelphia. Sodom and Gomorrha are located in the Dead Sea. The sea is decorated with a charming scene of Jonah and the whale. Strapwork title and distance scale cartouches. Latin text on verso.

References: Laor 491; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8150H:351.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with light scattered foxing that is almost entirely confined to the blank margins. A previous owner's stamp is in the bottom right margin.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Unsold

Closed on 6/10/2020

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