Itinerarium Beniamini Tudelensis. Translated into Latin by Benedictus Aria Montano.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 172
BENJAMIN OF TUDELA
Itinerarium Beniamini Tudelensis. Translated into Latin by Benedictus Aria Montano.
Antwerp: Christopher Plantin 1575
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
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Benjamin of Tudela, one of the very earliest medieval travellers, set forth in 1159 from Tudela in Spain to traverse across Europe, Asia Minor, Upper Egypt and other African Lands. He presents here, observations on the manners and commerce of the various nations he came into contact with, and reports on the political situation of his fellow-Jews, particularly in Constantinople. He names the principal Jews of the congregation of each city visited, and makes additional reports concerning commerce and trade.