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AUCTION 6 | Tuesday, November 17th, 1998 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 302

SIMANOVICH, SIMEON of Jerusalem

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70 fine engraved views of the Holy Places. Calligraphic title within ornamental border. Old Russian text and images all printed on one side of each leaf only ff.(1), 4-53. Lightly stained. Later quarter calf over marbled boards. Sm. 4to

Moscow (?): 1771

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

Very rare and delightful illustrated guidebook to the Holy Places of Jerusalem, written for the use of pilgrims