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Auction 192, Lot 567

"De Beschryvingh van de Reysen Pauli, en van de Andere Apostelen...", Stoopendaal, Bastiaan

Subject: Eastern Mediterranean & Middle East

Period: 1682 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 13.9 inches
46 x 35.3 cm
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This beautiful map of the eastern Mediterranean region details the travels of Apostle Paul. It is richly decorated with scenes from St. Paul's travels in vignettes along the top and bottom and numerous sailing ships and a compass rose in the sea. This is the first state. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #135-GI.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a bright sheet, issued folding with minor offsetting, a bit of printer's ink residue, and a professionally repaired tear that extends 1" into image at bottom center. There is a bit of toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $210

Closed on 4/26/2023

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