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Auction 183, Lot 460
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"Vera Hierosolymae Veteris Imago", Halma, Francois

Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land

Period: 1709 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.9 x 8.1 inches
32.8 x 20.6 cm
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Delicately engraved imaginary plan of ancient Jerusalem based on Villalpando's foundation map of the city. The plan shows only the major religious sites, such as Solomon's Temple and the Civitas David, Golgotha and Calvary. The view is uncluttered by habitations and beautifully engraved to show the surrounding topography.

References: Laor #1031; Poortman & Augusteijn #168.

Condition: A

A sharp impression, issued folding with a couple of printer's creases at bottom left and moderate soiling confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $110

Closed on 6/9/2021

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