Two maps of biblical Palestine, from the book Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae [A Journey through the Holy Scriptures], by Heinrich Bünting. [Germany?, 17th century?].
1. Taffel des Heiligen Landes zu dem Newen Testament dienlich
Approx. 30.5x19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tears to margins and a small wormhole. An open tear in the lower-right corner (reinforced with tape).
2. Beschreibung des gelobten Landes Canaan.
Approx. 30.5x19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears and open tears to margins (restored). Damage to text on verso of the map as a result of the restoration.
The book "Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae" was first published in 1581 and was considered then the most comprehensive description of biblical geography. Dozens of editions of the book were published during the 17th and 18th centuries.