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Auction 186, Lot 629
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"Carte de la Situation du Paradis Terrestre et des Pays Habites, par les Patriarches; Dressee pour Bien Entendre l'Histoire Sainte", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: Middle East & Cyprus

Period: 1809 (published)

Publication: Nouvel Atlas de la Bible

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.3 x 15.6 inches
46.5 x 39.6 cm
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This is a very uncommon version of Pierre Mortier's map of the region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf published by Jacques Desray. Detail is omitted in favor of small Biblical depictions engraved within the map, including the Sermon on the Mount, Babylon, the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark and others. Three tiny ships sail in the Persian Gulf.

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Condition: B+

On a sturdy with a bunch of grapes watermark, with very light soiling, a few spots of foxing, and marginal toning. There is heavier soiling and some small chips and tears along the edges of the sheet, which are deckle-edged.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/9/2022

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