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Auction 95, Lot 288

"Tabula Geographica, In Qua Omnes Regiones, urbes, oppida, loca et fluvij Israeliae descri…", Plancius/Hartgers

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1640 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 11.5 inches
33 x 29.2 cm
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A fine copper engraved map of the land of Canaan. This is a reduced version of Plancius' earlier map without the side panel scenes. Panels at top and bottom include 5 vignettes of biblical events including the story of David and Goliath. A very decorative and uncommon map.

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Condition: A+

A few very minor spots in margins, overall fine condition.

Estimate: $950 - $1,000

Sold for: $1,000

Closed on 6/13/2001

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