A Pisgah-sight of Palestine and the Confines thereof, with the History of the Old and New Testament Acted Thereon, by Thomas Fuller. London: printed by J.F for John Williams, 1650. English with some Latin. Comprehensive study on the subject of Palestine and its history in accordance with the Bible and New Testament, by Thomas Fuller (1608-1661), English churchman, historian and author. The book features 30 engraved plates (most of them double) including an engraved title page and a frontispiece illustrating the heraldic emblems of aristocratic families; large map, folding, of the Holy Land; a map of Jerusalem and maps charting the territorial boundaries of the Twelve Tribes of Israel; plates with plans and illustrations portraying the Temple in Jerusalem; and more. Present copy with one additional, duplicate copy of one engraving bound in. Fuller based his work on maps by Christian van Adrichem, adding numerous illustrations and decorations of his own. The maps are adorned with the heraldic emblems of aristocratic families, and bear dedications to patrons and philanthropists who assisted Fuller in publishing the book. [8], 434 (=more than 434; mispagination), [1], 202 pp. [11] ff. 31 engraved plates (most engraved plates included in the pagination. One engraving bound in twice), 33 cm. Good condition. Stains, including large dampstains and dark stains. Tears to several engravings (plates reinforced with strips of paper to verso; map of Palestine mounted on heavy paper). Small tears, some open, to edges of some leaves. Minor creases. Ink notations to inside front cover and front endpaper. Front board detached. Worn binding. Abrasions and blemishes to spine.