Engraved Hebrew Map of the Land of Israel. From: Hagadah shel Pesach, Amsterdam, 1712.
AUCTION 64 |
Thursday, March 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art
Lot 250
ABRAHAM BEN JACOB.
Engraved Hebrew Map of the Land of Israel. From: Hagadah shel Pesach, Amsterdam, 1712.
Amsterdam, Solomon Proops, 1712:
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,000
This map indicates the travels in the wilderness and the division of the land among the Tribes of Israel, and was among the very earliest to contain Hebrew. Produced by the proselyte Abraham ben Jacob and based upon the Biblical engravings published by the Swiss artist Matthaeus Merian, 1625-30.