Portion of the Tribe of Simeon. “Instrumenta Violentia in Habitationibus Ipsius”.

FULLER, THOMAS.

London, first edition 1650, (or later)

Hand-colored.

Laor 290.

This map depicts the inheritance of the Tribe of Simeon, as well as the Land of the Philistines. The tribe's emblem, a sword, appears below the title. Biblical scenes are depicted, such as Samson’s tearing off the gates of Dagon’s Temple and an angel comforting Hagar at Be’er Lahai Roi. The map is dedicated to Wilhelm Honeywood, a financier of Fuller’s historical and cartographical works.