Thomas Fuller. The Historie of the Holy Warre.

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 173
(ISRAEL, LAND OF)

Thomas Fuller. The Historie of the Holy Warre.

Second edition. Additional engraved title depicting Saladin in cameo at top right and opposite, an unidentified Christian knight (Richard the Lion-Hearted?), while the scene below depicts the battlefield (Horns of Hattin?) where the Crusaders triumph over the Saracens. <<WITH FOLDOUT MAP OF HOLY LAND>> divided into Twelve Tribes of Israel. pp. (18), (2), 286, (28). Contemporary mottled calf with some wear. Folio

Cambridge: R. Daniel for Thomas Buck 1640

Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $600