Auction 090
Gallery auction - archaeology, numismatics, Judaika, Eretz Israel, art and more
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Sep 2, 2015
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 311:
Map. Jerusalem. Coccejus Johannes Heinrich. Amsterdam, 1722
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Sold for: $60
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
72
Start price:
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60
Estimate :
$120 - $100
Buyer's Premium: 20%
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Map. Jerusalem. Coccejus Johannes Heinrich. Amsterdam, 1722
Ierusalemniewlicksuyt de SchriftenIosephusafgebeeld door. Imaginary map, historic, of Jerusalem by Coccejus Johannes Heinrich. According to the book of Josephus Flavius: Alle de werken, p. 655 (in the upper right corner). Amsterdam, 1722.Published by Jean Covens & Cornelius Mortier. View from east to west. Unique, copperplate engraving, unusual. The city is divided into quarters: Salem, the city of Malchizedek in the center, on top of Bezetha. The City of David on the left, on top of the Holy Temple. Titus’ army outside of the walls. Cartouche with map details in the bottom left corner. Mt. Olives on the bottom, across the width of the map. Black and white. Dutch. 32.5×40 cm. Very fine condition. Thick, quality paper. Original fold. 2 small tears, without loss, in the blank margins.Laor, 990. Rubin, “Jerusalem in Maps and Views”, p. 65. 97. This map was copied and reprinted many times.
