Carte dela Situation du Paradis Terrestre...

AUCTION 6 | Tuesday, November 17th, 1998 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 286

(MAP). COVENS, JOHANNES & MORTIER, CORNELIS.

Carte dela Situation du Paradis Terrestre...

Engraved folding map, oriented to the north. Vignette of Garden of Eden in upper left corner. Hand-colored Tear from lower margin extending 100 mm., expertly repaired. 397x467 mm

Amsterdam, early 18th century:

Est: $300 - $400

PRICE REALIZED $500

According to Huet’s scheme, locating Paradise on the lower banks of the Tigris River.