Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Map of Palestine - Engraving - Venice, 1786

Opening: $500
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Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in Angustiorem Formam Redacta, Et Ex Variis Auctoribus A Multis Erroribus Expurgata. Map of Palestine - copperplate engraving (apparently after Christian van Adrichem). [Venice, 1786].
A large map of Palestine, showing the territories of the tribes of Israel, on both sides of the Jordan River. At the bottom center is an oval map of Jerusalem. On the margins of the map are 18 rectangles with illustrations of ancient coins, a plan of the Temple interior and a view of its façade, Temple appurtenances and more.
From the book In universam Sacram Scripturam, by Jacobus Tirinus.
Engraving approx. 32X83 cm (two attached sheets). Framed: 52.5X101 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Stains. Pencil inscription on bottom margins. Unexamined out of frame.
Laor 771A.
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics