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Auction 201, Lot 626

"Carte de la Terre Sainte Divisee Selon les Douze Tribus d'Israel ou sont Exactement Marquez les Voyages de Iesus-Christ &c...", Covens & Mortier

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1725 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
18.5 x 15.7 inches
47 x 39.9 cm
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Decorative and detailed map of the region covering present-day Israel and Jordan. The map shows the Holy Land divided among the Twelve Tribes, with the travels of Jesus Christ indicated by lightly dotted lines. The pictorial title cartouche includes a scene of Jesus healing the sick and the distance scale is surmounted by two cartographers. Just above the distance cartouche is a rendering of both sides of a shekel coin. Engraved by J. van Luchtenburg.

References: cf. Laor #222.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with light toning along the centerfold, a bit of soiling, light cockling of the paper, and an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $65

Closed on 11/20/2024

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