World Maps · 18th century
€ 320
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Antique print titled 'Idumea, of thet Land der Philistynen'. Old map of Edom, an ancient kingdom in Transjordan located between Moab to the northeast, the Arabah to the west and the Arabian Desert to the south and east. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanmerkingen door en over Barbaryen en het Ooste'.
Artists and Engravers: Author: T. Shaw. Translated by P. Boddaert and published by J. van Schoonhoven.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1773
Overall size: 25.5 x 23.5 cm.
Image size: 18 x 15.5 cm.
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