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Auction 186, Lot 628

"De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d'Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen uyt de H. Schrifture...", Stoopendaal, Daniel

Subject: Middle East & Cyprus

Period: 1710 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 13.8 inches
46 x 35.1 cm
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This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the wanderings of the Children of Israel, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - Paradise, the creation of Adam & Eve, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of the Ark. Dutch text on verso. Published by Hendrik, Jacob and Pieter Keur, and Pieter Rotterdam.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #131 GII-2.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with minor offsetting and remnants of hinge tape along the top edge. The centerfold has been reinforced on verso with linen tape.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $300

Closed on 2/9/2022

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