Sale 217 Lot 242  

ANCIENT PALESTINE MAP: JOHN RAPKIN / J. & F. TALLIS, LONDON & NEW YORK circa 1850s A hand-colored antique engraved map of Ancient Palestine, drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin and published by J. & F. Tallis of London and New York, with decorative vignette illustrations by H. Warren, engraved by J.B. Allen. The map details the biblical regions of Galilee, Samaria, Judaea, and lands beyond the Jordan, with cities such as Jerusalem, Nazareth, Damascus, and Jericho clearly marked, tribal boundaries outlined in hand-colored border lines, and an ornate strapwork cartouche titling the piece. The sheet is embellished with four fine vignette engravings in the corners and margins depicting the Tomb of Absalom, the Ancient Cedars of Lebanon, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Nazareth, and Syrian sheep. Framed. Not examined out of frame. Sight (as matted): 14 x 10 inches; frame: 20.5 x 16 inches
$100-120

Sold for $150

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