Schwarz, Joseph. Das Heilige Land

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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Lot 185

(ISRAEL, LAND OF)

Schwarz, Joseph. Das Heilige Land

FIRST GERMAN EDITION. Frontispiece portrait of the author, tinted illustrated plates of the Western Wall and Bethlehem (opp. p. 209), the Cave of Machpelah (opp. p. 240), folding panoramic view of Jerusalem and folding map of Palestine (at end). German text with extensive use of Hebrew. The Mayer Sulzberger Copy pp. 19, (1 blank), 452, 20. Ex-library, foxed. Contemporary green calf, gilt extra with dentelles, covers detached, some wear. 4to

Frankfurt a/Main: J. Kaufmann 1852

Est: $400 - $600

German translation of Tevuath Ha’aretz (1845) prepared by the author’s nephew, Israel Schwarz. The book deals with the borders and division of the Holy Land (according to both biblical and rabbinic tradition), its topography, history, genealogy of inhabitants, botany, and climate.