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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

SIMANOVICH, SIMEON of Jerusalem

Place

Moscow (?)

Publication

1771

Description

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

references

Röhricht 1232; cf. Tobler p.116

summary

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

ff.(1), 4-53. Lightly stained. Later quarter calf over marbled boards. Sm. 4to

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