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A. Calmet: Purim in Amsterdam Synagogue 1720 Engraving

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A. Calmet: Purim in Amsterdam Synagogue 1720 Engraving

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Description

Purim Ceremonies in the Synagogue at Amsterdam, 1720 Copperplate engraving.
Folio double plate from Augustin Calmet (French, 1672-1757) the Dictionnaire historique, critique, chronologique, geographique et litteral de la Bible, 1720.
Double-page copper engraving on laid paper, approx. 12 x 17 inches.

Condition

Unframed print in excellent condition: Fine impression, folio joining seam on verso. Please refer to photos or request additional info. The absence or brevity of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Condition reports are obtained via email or by phone. Any condition statement given as a courtesy to a client is only an opinion and not to be treated as a statement of fact. Zikorn AH shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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A. Calmet: Purim in Amsterdam Synagogue 1720 Engraving

Name: A. Calmet: Purim in Amsterdam Synagogue 1720 Engraving
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Price: 500 USD
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