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Scarce Map of the Mediterranean and Parts of Europe, Africa & Middle East, 1725

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Antique map titled: Byzondere afbeelding der landschappen, van de Apostelen bevaren en doorwandelt, om het Evangelium J.C. te prediken. Scarce map of the Mediterranean and contiguous parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, illustrating the travels of Paul between the Holy Land and Rome, through the Mediterranean. This map originates from: Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig, chronologisch, geografisch, en letterlyk naam- en woord-boek, van den gantschen H. Bybel by A. Calmet, 1725. Artists and Engravers: Antoine Augustin Calmet ( 1672 - 1757 ), French Benedictine.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1725
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, given age. Edges browned. One small spot lower right just above the c of Africa. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-61930 1stDibs: LU3054327153502
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