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Research Book on Palestine - Munich, 1661 - Engravings
Blumen-Buch des Heiligen Lands Palestinae, by Electum Zwinner. Munich: Johann Wilhelm Schell / Johann Wagner, 1661. German.
Research book based on the journey of the author to Palestine and its surroundings. The book is composed of three parts: the first is about Palestine, specifically Jerusalem; the second is on pilgrimages and important pilgrimage sites; the third discusses sites outside of Palestine (Tripoli, Rhodes, Malta, Sicily, and more).
Includes 17 engraved plates (some folded), among them a map of Palestine (double plate), a map of Jerusalem, illustrations of Jaffa, the Mount of Olives and other sites, various plans, and more.
[13] leaves, 660 pp, [36] leaves (instructions to binder printed on the last leaf). Two engraved plates missing (the engraved plate facing the title page and a folded engraved plate). 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to one of the engraved plates (map of Palestine) and holes to first leaves. Some of the engraved plates are trimmed on the plate margins. First two leaves are partly detached. Original leather-covered binding, with decorations. Tears and defects to binding.
Provenance: Collection of Hermann Meyer and his daughter Channah Sapir.
