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Auction 186, Lot 639

"Paradisus", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1621 (published)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.6 x 5.8 inches
19.3 x 14.7 cm
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This handsome small map shows the Holy Land between the Mediterranean and Chaldaea in present-day Iraq, extending to the mouth of the Tigris in the Persian Gulf. The map depicts the site of Paradise, between the four rivers near Babylon, with a miniature image of Adam and Eve by the apple tree. At bottom is a large vignette of Adam and Eve below the apple tree in Paradise, surrounded by a strapwork border. Latin text on verso.

References: Laor #492; Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #0820H:351.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with light toning and a few small spots of foxing. The alternate letterpress title that is typically printed above the map is partially printed within the top border.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/9/2022

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