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![Destruccio Iherosolime [Destruction of Jerusalem], double incunabula leaf (no. LXIIII) from Hartmann Schedel's famed “Schedel](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/080.jpg "Destruction of Jerusalem – Double Incunabula Leaf from the \"Nuremberg")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $800
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Destruccio Iherosolime [Destruction of Jerusalem], double incunabula leaf (no. LXIIII) from Hartmann Schedel's famed “Schedelsche Weltchronik” (also known as “Liber Chronicarum” or "Nuremberg Chronicle"). [Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1493].
Decorative hand-colored incunabula double-leaf woodcut depicting the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple, by Nabuzaradan, Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel's army commander, in the year 586 BCE.
According to Laor, this is only the second view of Jerusalem ever printed (Laor 1125).
40X54.5cm. Fair-good condition. Creases and stains. Framed and matted. Frame: 52X66cm.
Decorative hand-colored incunabula double-leaf woodcut depicting the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple, by Nabuzaradan, Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel's army commander, in the year 586 BCE.
According to Laor, this is only the second view of Jerusalem ever printed (Laor 1125).
40X54.5cm. Fair-good condition. Creases and stains. Framed and matted. Frame: 52X66cm.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
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Itinerarivm Sacræ Scriptvræ. Das ist Ein Reisebuch, Uber die gantze heilige Schrifft in zwey Bücher getheilt. Helmstadt: Jacobum Lucium Siebenburger, 1582. German. Second edition.
Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae ["Travel book through Holy Scripture"], by Heinrich Bünting (1545-1606), German Protestant pastor, theologian and cartographer, born in Hanover.
This is one of the most important travel books, which, when published in 1581, was the most comprehensive and complete summary of Biblical geography. Since then it was printed in numerous editions and translated to many languages.
The book includes eight maps (one map is missing) - woodcuts - depicting the world and Palestine, including a map of Jerusalem and a plan of the First Temple.
[8] leaves, 1-2, 7-316 pp, [10] leaves, [3] leaves, 136 pp, [6] leaves, [3] leaves, 36, [1] pp. Missing: pp 3-6 and one map. Fair condition. Back cover and some leaves detached. Many markings in pen throughout the book and ownership marks. Stains, some dark. Original wood and vellum binding, damaged.
Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae ["Travel book through Holy Scripture"], by Heinrich Bünting (1545-1606), German Protestant pastor, theologian and cartographer, born in Hanover.
This is one of the most important travel books, which, when published in 1581, was the most comprehensive and complete summary of Biblical geography. Since then it was printed in numerous editions and translated to many languages.
The book includes eight maps (one map is missing) - woodcuts - depicting the world and Palestine, including a map of Jerusalem and a plan of the First Temple.
[8] leaves, 1-2, 7-316 pp, [10] leaves, [3] leaves, 136 pp, [6] leaves, [3] leaves, 36, [1] pp. Missing: pp 3-6 and one map. Fair condition. Back cover and some leaves detached. Many markings in pen throughout the book and ownership marks. Stains, some dark. Original wood and vellum binding, damaged.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $2,500
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Theatrum Terrae Sanctae et Biblicarum Historiarum cum tabulis geographicis aere expressis, Christiaan van Adrichom. Cologne, 1593. Latin.
Christian van Adrichem (1533-1585) - Catholic priest, born in Delft (Holland), wrote a number of works on Palestine. This book is a comprehensive description of the Holy Land, including ten engraved maps showing the territories of the Tribes of Israel, and two large maps (folded) - one of Palestine and the other of Jerusalem.
[12], 286, [29] pp + [12] maps, 38.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Loose or detached leaves. Some tears to leaf margins. Stains. Signature on title page. All the maps are detached. Most are stained. Worming to one map. The maps may have been taken from another copy of the book. Original vellum binding, almost completely detached.
Christian van Adrichem (1533-1585) - Catholic priest, born in Delft (Holland), wrote a number of works on Palestine. This book is a comprehensive description of the Holy Land, including ten engraved maps showing the territories of the Tribes of Israel, and two large maps (folded) - one of Palestine and the other of Jerusalem.
[12], 286, [29] pp + [12] maps, 38.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Loose or detached leaves. Some tears to leaf margins. Stains. Signature on title page. All the maps are detached. Most are stained. Worming to one map. The maps may have been taken from another copy of the book. Original vellum binding, almost completely detached.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $2,800
Sold for: $3,500
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A Pisgah-Sight of Palestine and the Confines Thereof, with the History of the Old and New Testament Acted Thereon, Thomas Fuller. Printed by M.F. for John Williams, London, 1650. English.
A comprehensive study of Palestine and its history, according to the Bible and the New Testament, by the English churchman, historian and author Thomas Fuller (1608-1661).
Accompanied by 30 unbound engraved plates, colored by hand, found between the leaves: 28 folded plates - maps of Palestine, Jerusalem, the territories of the Twelve Tribes, schemes of the Temple and more; the others – an additional title page and an armorial plate.
[10], 434, [1] (mispaginated; more than 434 pp.), 202, [17] pp. + [28] engraved plates. 34 cm. Overall good condition. Signatures are detached, with some wear and creases to leaves, and small tears at margins of some plates. Original leather binding in poor condition, torn. Spine is detached.
A comprehensive study of Palestine and its history, according to the Bible and the New Testament, by the English churchman, historian and author Thomas Fuller (1608-1661).
Accompanied by 30 unbound engraved plates, colored by hand, found between the leaves: 28 folded plates - maps of Palestine, Jerusalem, the territories of the Twelve Tribes, schemes of the Temple and more; the others – an additional title page and an armorial plate.
[10], 434, [1] (mispaginated; more than 434 pp.), 202, [17] pp. + [28] engraved plates. 34 cm. Overall good condition. Signatures are detached, with some wear and creases to leaves, and small tears at margins of some plates. Original leather binding in poor condition, torn. Spine is detached.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $800
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Hierusalem Veteris Imago Vera. Panoramic view of Jerusalem, engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar. London, 1660.
Panoramic plan composed of two sheets of paper, with 50 landmarks. On the upper left corner - a small plan of ancient Jerusalem (Hierosolymae veteris ichnographia).
Engraving approx. 109X39 cm (leaf: 110X44 cm). Good condition. Creases and folding marks. Foxing. Some tears at margins.
Laor 1043.
Panoramic plan composed of two sheets of paper, with 50 landmarks. On the upper left corner - a small plan of ancient Jerusalem (Hierosolymae veteris ichnographia).
Engraving approx. 109X39 cm (leaf: 110X44 cm). Good condition. Creases and folding marks. Foxing. Some tears at margins.
Laor 1043.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $2,700
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Naukeurige Beschryving van Gantsch Syrie, en Palestyn of Heilige Lant, Olfert Dapper. Amsterdam: Jacob Van Meurs, 1677. Dutch. Two parts in one volume.
Comprehensive study of Syria and Palestine, by Olfert Dapper (1639-1689) - Dutch writer, historian and geographer.
Including many engraved plates (most double-spread or folded) and engravings incorporated in the text. These include maps and engravings that depict Syria, Damascus and Tripoli; maps of Palestine, showing the territories of the 12 Tribes of Israel; maps and illustrations of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives and Bethlehem; a depiction of Jaffa viewed from the sea, and more.
[2] leaves, [6], 262, [4] pp, [2] leaves, 1-344, 337-581, [7] pp. 38 engraved plates + [1] engraved-plate (frontspiece). A folded map appears to be missing from the beginning of the second part. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains and tears, minor worming and slight damage. Lower part of title page is cut (with damage to publisher and year of publication details). Bound in a handsome original vellum binding (slightly damaged).
Comprehensive study of Syria and Palestine, by Olfert Dapper (1639-1689) - Dutch writer, historian and geographer.
Including many engraved plates (most double-spread or folded) and engravings incorporated in the text. These include maps and engravings that depict Syria, Damascus and Tripoli; maps of Palestine, showing the territories of the 12 Tribes of Israel; maps and illustrations of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives and Bethlehem; a depiction of Jaffa viewed from the sea, and more.
[2] leaves, [6], 262, [4] pp, [2] leaves, 1-344, 337-581, [7] pp. 38 engraved plates + [1] engraved-plate (frontspiece). A folded map appears to be missing from the beginning of the second part. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains and tears, minor worming and slight damage. Lower part of title page is cut (with damage to publisher and year of publication details). Bound in a handsome original vellum binding (slightly damaged).
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,500
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Asia, Oder Genaue und Gründliche Beschreibung des gantzen Syrien und Palestins, oder Gelobten Landes… Nuremberg: Johann Hoffmann, 1688 (second part dated 1689). German. Two parts in one volume.
German edition of the comprehensive study of Syria and Palestine by Olfert Dapper (see previous item).
Including many engraved plates (most double-spread or folded) and engravings incorporated in the text. These include maps and engravings that depict Syria, Damascus and Tripoli; maps of Palestine, showing the territories of the 12 Tribes of Israel; maps and illustrations of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives and Bethlehem; a depiction of Jaffa viewed from the sea, and more.
[2] leaves, 200, [4] pp, [1] leaf, 400, [8] pp. 38 engraved plates + [1] engraved-plate (frontspiece). Some copies include an additional engraved plate. 32 cm. Good condition. Some stains and tears to leaf margins. Markings in pen on the inner side of the front binding. Original vellum binding.
German edition of the comprehensive study of Syria and Palestine by Olfert Dapper (see previous item).
Including many engraved plates (most double-spread or folded) and engravings incorporated in the text. These include maps and engravings that depict Syria, Damascus and Tripoli; maps of Palestine, showing the territories of the 12 Tribes of Israel; maps and illustrations of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives and Bethlehem; a depiction of Jaffa viewed from the sea, and more.
[2] leaves, 200, [4] pp, [1] leaf, 400, [8] pp. 38 engraved plates + [1] engraved-plate (frontspiece). Some copies include an additional engraved plate. 32 cm. Good condition. Some stains and tears to leaf margins. Markings in pen on the inner side of the front binding. Original vellum binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $2,400
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Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, enrichie de plus de quatre cens figures en taille-douce. Amsterdam: Pierre Mortier, 1700. French.
"History of the Old and New Testament", accompanied by more than four hundred illustrations and maps. Composed by David Martin, a Dutch Protestant theologian. Two parts in one volume. Original leather binding.
[20], 282, [6]; [20], 154, 20 pp (maps and engravings are not included in the numbering of pages and are not numbered), 41 cm. Good condition. Dampstaining to first 30 pages. Front cover detached. Damages at corners of binding and spine.
"History of the Old and New Testament", accompanied by more than four hundred illustrations and maps. Composed by David Martin, a Dutch Protestant theologian. Two parts in one volume. Original leather binding.
[20], 282, [6]; [20], 154, 20 pp (maps and engravings are not included in the numbering of pages and are not numbered), 41 cm. Good condition. Dampstaining to first 30 pages. Front cover detached. Damages at corners of binding and spine.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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Regni Davidici Et Salomonaei Descriptio Geographica Et Historica [The Kingdom of David and Solomon, a Geographical and Historical Description], by Johanne Matthia Hasio (Johann Matthias Hase). Nuremberg: Officina Homanniana, 1739. Latin.
A study of the kingdom of David and Solomon, by German cartographer, astronomer and mathematician Johann Matthias Hase. The first part contains six folded maps of the Land of Israel and the Near East (partly colored). The first maps depict the kingdom of David and Solomon in detail. The second part of the book contains diagrams comparing different cities of the world (Rome, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Peking and others), as well as diagrams and illustrations (partly colored) of the construction of the Tower of Babel.
[6] pp., 320 columns, [4] pp, [1] leaf, 131 columns, [2] pp + [20] plates of maps and diagrams [some folded]. 35 cm. Overall good condition, stains. Tears and wear to binding.
A study of the kingdom of David and Solomon, by German cartographer, astronomer and mathematician Johann Matthias Hase. The first part contains six folded maps of the Land of Israel and the Near East (partly colored). The first maps depict the kingdom of David and Solomon in detail. The second part of the book contains diagrams comparing different cities of the world (Rome, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Peking and others), as well as diagrams and illustrations (partly colored) of the construction of the Tower of Babel.
[6] pp., 320 columns, [4] pp, [1] leaf, 131 columns, [2] pp + [20] plates of maps and diagrams [some folded]. 35 cm. Overall good condition, stains. Tears and wear to binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $4,000
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Tribus Ruben, et Gad et partes orientales tribuum Beniamin, Ephraim, et dimidiae Manasse intra Iordanem. Map showing the regions of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, by Georg Horn and Jan Jansson, according to Adrichom (Situs Terrae Promissionis). [Amsterdam, 1662].
A large map, composed of six sheets. Oriented eastward. Impressive copy, colored by hand.
Approx. 85X180 cm (framed; unexamined out of frame). Overall good condition. Some stains. Some tears, mainly to lower part, some restored.
Laor 343-349.
A large map, composed of six sheets. Oriented eastward. Impressive copy, colored by hand.
Approx. 85X180 cm (framed; unexamined out of frame). Overall good condition. Some stains. Some tears, mainly to lower part, some restored.
Laor 343-349.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $700
Sold for: $3,250
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A portfolio of maps, being the second part of the "Ordnance Survey of Palestine" conducted by Captain Charles William Wilson (1836-1905), in 1864.
Contains five folding, cloth-backed maps, including two maps of Jerusalem and maps of the Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
The Ordnance Survey of Palestine was the first modern cartographic and archaeological survey conducted in Palestine. During the survey Wilson discovered the arch named after him, in the northern area of Jerusalem's Western Wall.
Original portfolio, 53X38 cm, wear, tears and damages (two of the three flaps of the portfolio are detached and one is missing). Maps in good condition, with some wear and stains.
Contains five folding, cloth-backed maps, including two maps of Jerusalem and maps of the Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
The Ordnance Survey of Palestine was the first modern cartographic and archaeological survey conducted in Palestine. During the survey Wilson discovered the arch named after him, in the northern area of Jerusalem's Western Wall.
Original portfolio, 53X38 cm, wear, tears and damages (two of the three flaps of the portfolio are detached and one is missing). Maps in good condition, with some wear and stains.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
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Underground Jerusalem, an account of some of the principal difficulties encountered in its exploration and the results obtained, Charles Warren. London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1876. English.
"Underground Jerusalem", by Charles Warren, an officer in the British Royal Engineers. Warren was sent to Palestine in 1867 by the British Palestine Exploration Fund and was one of the pioneers of archeology in the Holy Land, particularly in Jerusalem. The book contains nine plates - three photographs (the Western Wall, a group of Ashkenazi Jews and Samaritans praying on Mount Gerizim) and six diagrams and illustrations, with many additional illustrations incorporated in the text.
XX, 559 pp. + [9] plates, 22 cm. Good condition. Some foxing, mostly to first and last pages and to page edges.
"Underground Jerusalem", by Charles Warren, an officer in the British Royal Engineers. Warren was sent to Palestine in 1867 by the British Palestine Exploration Fund and was one of the pioneers of archeology in the Holy Land, particularly in Jerusalem. The book contains nine plates - three photographs (the Western Wall, a group of Ashkenazi Jews and Samaritans praying on Mount Gerizim) and six diagrams and illustrations, with many additional illustrations incorporated in the text.
XX, 559 pp. + [9] plates, 22 cm. Good condition. Some foxing, mostly to first and last pages and to page edges.
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