<<Horowitz, Chaim Ben Dov-Ber Halevi.>> Sepher Chibath Yerushalayim [descriptions of the Holy Sites of Eretz Israel].

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<<Horowitz, Chaim Ben Dov-Ber Halevi.>> Sepher Chibath Yerushalayim [descriptions of the Holy Sites of Eretz Israel].

<<The first book about the Holy Land printed in Jerusalem.>> Woodcut printer’s device on title depicts the holy sites including the Western Wall, Temple Mount and Mount of Olives. ff. (3), 63 (i.e. 60). Couple of neat marginal repairs, some light staining. Modern boards. 4to. Vinograd, Jerusalem 29; Halevy 23.

Jerusalem: Israel Bak 1844

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $950

Chibath Yerushalayim is a Jewish traveler’s guide to the Holy Land. The author describes the present state of each site along with all associated sources from both rabbinic literature as well as earlier traveler reports. This is one of the first Hebrew books published in Jerusalem (the earliest being 1841) printed by Israel Bak on the new press sent to him from London by Sir Moses Montefiore, as referenced to on the title page.