Palaestina ex Monumentis Veteribus Illustrata

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $550

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author

RELAND, HADRIAN

printer

William Broedelet

Place

Utrecht

Publication

1714

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two volumes bound in one. Titles printed in red and black with engraved devices, additional engraved allegorical title, engraved folding portrait, 10 engraved maps (3 folding), 3 engraved plates (2 folding), folding letter-press chart, 8 numismatic illustrations in the text

references

Blackmer 1406; Laor 643-53

summary

Reland was the first cartographer to break away from the traditional image of the Holy Land based on the Bible, and thus produced the first geographically accurate maps

Touch discolored. Contemporary vellum, worn, foot of backstrip starting. Thick 4to

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