“A Description of the Land of Gosen, and Moses passage though the Deserts.” Hand-colored copperplate engraving.
Auction 97 |
Thursday, March 31st,
2022 at 1:00pm
Boutique Sale Featuring Passover Hagadoth & Maps of Eretz Israel
Lot 57
HOLE, WILLIAM.
“A Description of the Land of Gosen, and Moses passage though the Deserts.” Hand-colored copperplate engraving.
London, first edition 1614 (or later):
Est: $800 - $1,000
PRICE REALIZED $900
One of the few maps to show the Exodus using English nomenclature and annotations. The 42 Israelite encampments are marked, while significant scenes are depicted, such as the battle against Amalek. Two large strapwork cartouches and fine compass rose.
From: Sir Walter Raleigh. The History of the World. London, 1614, f. 203. Written while Raleigh was imprisoned in the Tower of London after being charged with conspiracy by James I. He was executed in 1618.