Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Map of Eretz Israel From Commentary of Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi on the Torah – Venice, 1527

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Map of borders of Eretz Israel according to Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi [leaf of book on commentary of Rashi, by Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi. Venice, 1527, Daniel Bomberg Printing Press].
“Eretz Israel” written in center, East facing upward. Simple map, illustrated mainly with straight lines, squares and rectangles.
Leaf of 28.5 cm. glued upon modern paper for restoration; professionally restored damage. Folding marks.
Weintraub, map no. 8. Probably the first Hebrew map to be printed.
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years