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Auction 180, Lot 646

"De Stadt Ierusalem", Danckerts, Cornelius

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1718 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 13.6 inches
50.3 x 34.5 cm
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Great bird's-eye plan of the ancient holy city flanked by engravings of religious icons. At the bottom are an elevation of the Temple of Solomon and a panoramic view of Jerusalem. This is the first state with Danckert's imprint below the title. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #162.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet, issued folding and now flattened. There are professional repairs to a couple of minor fold separations, a short tear at top, and a chip in the top blank margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 11/18/2020

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