Online Auction 018 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

Map of Jerusalem – Amsterdam, 1677

Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
De Stadt Ierusalem zoot Hedendaeghs Bevonden word [view of Jerusalem in our days]. Hand-colored engraving. [Amsterdam, 1677]. Dutch.
View of Jerusalem from the east. A legend along the bottom with the sites marked on the map.
The map was printed in the book "Naukeurige beschryving van gantsch Syrie en Palestyn of Heilige Lant" by Olfert Dapper (Published by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam, 1677).
Engraving: approx. 36X30 cm. Leaf: 65.5X56 cm. Good-fair condition. Tear along center line. Dark paper. Open tear to bottom left corner, not affecting the print.
Laor 1000.
Provenance: Collection of the Jerusalem Foundation founded by Teddy Kollek.
The proceeds from the sale of this item will go to the Jerusalem Foundation and will be allocated for supporting projects in Jerusalem.
Research Books, Maps, Travelogues, Photography
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