ANTIQUE MAPS OF THE HOLY LAND

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"Terra Sancta in XII olim Tribus nunc VI Provincias dispertita........." Copper engraving by Christoph Weigel ca 1730. Original hand coloring.

Very detailed map showing the regions of the Twelve Tribes of Isreal. In the lower right is an inset showing the area from Jerusalem to Cairo with the Red Sea in the lower right. The very decorative cartouche shows an altar topped with scrolls, a sword, a scale, etc.

Map has a good impression. Vertical centerfold. A few very minor spots in margins. A few very light spots in image.

32.5 x 39.6 cm (12.8 x 15.6 ")

$ 260.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND1923

"Carte de la Terre-Sainte Coutenam les Douze Tribus D'Isreal". Copper etching by Semen for Rigobert Bonne
( 1729-1795). Published ca 1780. Older outline coloring.

Like many of the Holy Land maps, this map also shows not only the important settlements, but also the regions of the Twelve Tribes of Isreal. The Mediterranean coast reaches from Gaza in the south to Sidon in the north. Notice that the map spills over
into the margins in several places.

Map has overall scattered spotting, especially along margin edges. Left margin has been widenened and a small piece of lower
left margin corner has been replaced. General condition is just Good.

32.2 x 23 cm ( 12.6 x 9")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND1911

"Environs of Jerusalem". By Trel. Saunders for "Dr. William Smith's Ancient Atlas", ca 1870. Original hand coloring.

Very detailed map of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. Jeruslem is near the center of the map which reaches as far north as Gophna and Ephraim. The map extends as far south as Tekoa and Beth Zacharias. At the bottom is a topographical section of Jerusalem extending from the Lower Pool of Gihon on the left to the Mount of Olives on the right. The temple is shown near the center.

A light spot in the lower area. Light crease in left margin.

43.5 x 27 cm ( 17 x 10.6 "

$ 125.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND1922

"Palaestina". Wood engraving printed in color from the Bibliographisches Institute in Leipzig, ca 1885.

The map extends from Beirut in the north to ChanJunis and Gaza in the south. In the east is Karjet el Adschelat and Der el Kunn. Old Roman roads, pilgrim roads to Mecca and normal roads are shown. In the lower right corner is a very detailed plan of Jerusalem and surrounding area.

Map has horizontal centerfold. Tiny crease in lowe right margin corner.

25.7 x 20.2 cm ( 10.1 x 7.9 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND1919

Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door wandelt van onsen Salichmaecker Iesu Christo neffens syne Apostelen. Copper engraving by Nicolaes Visscher in modern (very good) coloring. Amsterdam 1659. From the "Hl. Scripture" published by same. Verso: text in Dutch. A description of the Jewish land.

The northwest oriented map shows all of the Holy Land. There is a lavishly ornate Christian title cartouche flanked by two images and a fisherman each to either side at the bottom of the map.

The images from left to right: Birth of Christ, Resurrection, Christ's Ascension, First Pentecost (The Holy Spirit fills the Apostles). Two cartouches, each held by three puttos, give descriptions and mileage. The Mediterranean Sea has several vessels, among them St. Paul's departure from the Holy Land.

This attractive and rather rare map has an original loss of less than a millimeter along the centerfold, a repaired tear in the lower right reaching about two cm into the image (hardly visible from the front) and usual side folds to fit the book size. Lower right and left corners have minimal margin loss. A general patina of browning.

Condition in general: definately Good.

31.5 x 47.2cm (12.4 x 18.6")

$1250.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 1891

" Palaestina" " Das Libanon Gebiet " Steel engraving by Eberhardt and Grunnert for Stieler dated 1870. Published in Gotha. Some minimal original hand outline coloring.

Very detailed map divided in two parts. In the upper left corner is a very detailed inset of Jerusalem and surrounding area. The left side coastline reaches from Tripoli ( Tarabulus) in the north to Ghazzch ( Gaza) and Deir Belah in the south. The more detailed right side reaches from Tripoli ( Tarabulus) in the north to Sur ( Tyrus ) in the south. Damascus is in the lower right corner.

Vertical centerfold. Good condition.

34 x 40 cm ( 13.3 x 15.7 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236337

"A New Map Shewing all the several Countries, Cities, Towns and other Places mentioned in the New Testament. Dedicated to His Highness William Duke of Glocester"

Copper etching by Sutton Nicholls (1680-1740). London, ca. 1730.

This sheet, titled as above, has three maps. Here are the titles of these:

1. - "This Draught Shews such Places mentioned in the New Testatment as were In Greece, Cyprus, Asia and Parts adjoining"

Focus is Cyprus, Turkey, Greece (the Aegean part)

2. - "This Draught Shews the severall Regions mentioned in the New Testamt. together with the Cities & Towns most remote from ye holy Land, as in Italy, Mesopotania &c."

Showes the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea to Caspian Sea

3. - "This Draught Shews Such Places Mentioned in ye New Testament, As were in the Holy Land and parts adjoining"

Obviously published in a book, maybe a Bible. It has a centerfold and two other vertical folds to fit book size.. Watermark: HBS and a Coat of Arms. One Island in the Aegean Sea has handwritten ink name: Eutoa Chalus? Rverse side has ink page number: 35. Map has traces of age and use. Light creasing in margins.

35.5 x 47.5 cm (14 x 18.7")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236012

"De Beschryvingh van de Reysen Pauli en van De Andere Apostelen Met des Self Landen en Kkoningryke daer sy het Evangelium Gepreddikt hebben"

Copper etching by Daniel Stoopendaal (1672-1726). Distinguished hand coloring. Published in a Bible. Verso: explanatory text in Dutch language. Amsterdam, ca 1700.

Map covers area from Rome, Sicily and Tripos, Libya to Babylonia. All of Greece, Turkey and the Near East. Decorative borderline vignettes showing scenes from St. Paul's life.

Very good condition. Wide margins. very clean. Vertical centerfold.

35 x 45 cm (13.8 x 17.7")

$ 1100.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236011

"A Map of the Countries and Places mentioned in the New Testament by Samuel Dunn, Mathematician"

Copper etching. London, 1786

Map reaching from Corsica and Sardinia to the Caspian Sea with focus on The Holy Land, Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus and Turkey. Map has two insets: Plan of Jerusalem and a Map of Judea

Very wide margins. Minor traces of age and use. Two small repairs near title. Vertical centerfold..

29.8 x 44 cm (11.7 x 17.3")

$ 150.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236009SOLD

"Geographische Beschreibung von dem Wanderschaft Der Apostelen und Reysen des H. Apostels Pauli. Sampt den Koenigreich und Laendern da Sie das Evangelium erstmahls verkuendiget haben"

Anonymous copper etching. Obviously published in a Bible. Ca. 1620. Originally hand-colored. Verso text in German: Explination of the map of the Travels of the Apostles.

Very decorative map with Title cartouche and 4 above and 5 below vignettes from the Travels and Voyage of St. Paul.

From upper left: St. Paul's education - St. Paul's baptism - St. Paul sent out to preach - Lame man at Lystren healed - Evangelation of Lidia - St. Paul preaches in Athens - St. Paul reawakens a man in Malta - St. Paul was taken prisoner in Jerusalem - St. Paul has shipwreck near Malta, Nero sentences him to death

There are more than one titles to the vignettes.

Centerfold and two vertical side folds to fit book size.. There are minor traces of age and use. In general map is in much better than good condition. Narrow left margin.

31 x 46.5 cm (12.2 x 18.3")

$ 870.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236010

"A Map of the Holy Land or ye Travels of ye Children of Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea & the Wilderness into Canaan"

Anonymous copper etching. Most likely published in a book.

Showing settlements of the 12 Tribes of Israel and the adjoining areas and peoples.

Map has traces of age and use. Watermark: IV and Coat of Arms. Horizontal centerfold.

42 x 31 cm (16.5 x 12.2")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236007SOLD

"Iudaea seu Palestina ob sacratissima Redemtoris vestigia hodie dicta Terra Sancta prout olim in duodecim Tribus divisa separatis ab invicem Regnis Iuda et Israel expressi insuper VI ultimi temporis ejusdem Terrae Provinciis..."

Palestine or Israel , divided in the 12 territories of tribes of Israel. The baroque cartouche shows Mose receiving the Ten Commandments. Lower right inset: Mose and the High Priest pointing at map showing the paths the Children of Israel took after leavin Egypt.

Above the little inset the two slaves carrying the heavy weight of the cluser of grapes.

Copper etching. Published by Johann Baptist Homann. Nuremberg, 1723.

One repaired tear. Otherwise map is in very good condition. Vertical centerfold.

$ 420.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236006

"Situs Terrae Canaan, sive Terrae Promissionis, hodie Palestinae, ss. Bibliorum intelligentiam exacte aperiens, per Christianum Adrichomium Delphum."

Map of Canaan , the Biblical Promised Land.

Copper etching by Christian Adrichomium. Original borderline hand coloring.

Published in “Galilee antiquae descriptio geographica". By Nicolas Sansson (1600-1667).Paris, 1627

Map is historically interesting with regard to the Exodus to the Promised Land Canaan. The camp is shown near Mount Sinai and the paths the Israelites took after leaving Egypt. All biblical places of that time are shown here.

Map has wide margins. Some water stains in margins, a restored centerfold and hardly visible pleatS

39.3 x 46 cm (15.5 x 18")

$ 400.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236005

"Die Reise der Kinder Israel auß Ägypten, durchs Rothe Meer, ihr Umschweif durch die Wuesten u. Eingang ins Gewlobte Land".

Journey of the Children of Israel.

Anonymous copper etching. Published in a German Bible. Explanatory verso text in the German language. Ca. 1700

This very decorative map of the Holy Land is adorned describing the wanderings of the Children of Israel after the Exodus is indeed extraordinarily interesting. The title cartouche is flanked by two Jewish priests who are surrounded by with the most sacred insignia of the Jewish Faith, among the the Ark of the Covenant, the Menorah, etc.

Map has several vertical and horizontal folds, indicating that it was a fold-out map from a smaller book (most likely a (Bible). There is some wrinkling and a few other minor traces of age and use. In general the map's condition is quite acceptable.

We could not verify the source of this map. All our efforts to find a precise description failed. In almost 40 years of active antiquarian dealing we have never before seen this map, which allows us to suggest its rarity.

37.5 x 50.3 cm (14.8 x 19.8")

$ 520.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND236013

" Map of Canaan Divided among the Twelve Tribes." Copper engraving ca 1750. Anonymous. Hand coloring.

Map shows the regions of the twelve tribes of Canaan (the early name for Palestina). The map extends from the Eygptian desert and Gaza in the south to Laodicea in the north. In the far right green area is the land of the Ishmaelites and Ammonites.

Map has overall age toning. The outer margin edges are browned. Some light spots and image and scattered spotting in margins. Tiny hole in lower right margin corner.

29.5 x 20 cm ( 11.6 x 7.8 ")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND1920

"A Map of the Journeyings of the Isreaelites mentioned in ye Mosaick History. and of ye Land of Caanan Shewing ye Divisions of ye Twelve Tribes of Isreal, and more Remarkable Places mentioned in Ioshua & Judges." Copper etching by Hermann Moll, ca 1740.

In the center of the map is Mount Hor and the Land of the Moabites. At the top of the map is part of Syria, the Land of the Maachatites with Mt. Hermon and Baalgad. At the bottom of the map is part of the Red Sea. On the left edge is the mouth of the Nile River.

Map has a horizontal crease. In the lower half are a few light creases. Overall condition is Better than Good.

27.7 x 15.3 cm ( 10.9 x 6 ")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 1916 SOLD

"A Map of the Journeyins of the Isrealites mentioned in ye Mosaick History. And of ye Land of Canaan showing ye Divisions of ye Twelve Tribes of Isreal....". Copper etching by Hermann Moll, 1749. Modern hand coloring.

It is very easy to see the geographical region of this map. The locations of the Tribes of Isreal are shown as well as important towns of the period. An interesting historical map with fine details.

The etching has overall light toning and a hardly visible horizontal centerfold to fit atlas. Light browning of margin edges and a bit of fraying on lower margin edge. General condition is Almost Very Good.

22.6 x 15.3 cm (8.9 x 6 ")

$ 145.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 1907

"Orbis Per Creationem Institutus" "Orbis Per Diluviun Definitutus"

Copper etching by Roman de Hoghe (de Hooge) with very attractive modern hand coloring.Amsterdam 1693.

This circular Biblical map centers around Jerusalem, sacred place in the light of the Old and the New Testament. Geographically it shows the Holy Land, Syria, Jordania, Palestine, Felix Arabia, Yemen, The Golf Emirates, Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Irak, Iran, and parts of Pakistan. The corners show biblical scenes clockwise from lower left: "Per Legem Constitutus" Moses receives the Ten Commandments. Upper left: "Orbis per creationem institutus" Adam and Eve amidst animals. Upper right: Orbis per Diluvium destitutus" Mount Ararat with Noah's Arc on top and people having survived the Deluge. Lower right: "Per Christum Restitutus". Christ is born. Adoration in Bethlehem.

Generally well preserved clean map. Right side a bit fuzzy. No print on back. Margins have a few minor spots. Some wear of no importance. Two insignificant creases alongside centerfold in lower margin. Overall appearance: Almost Very Good.

32.4 x 45.9 cm (12.7 x 18 ")

$ 2400.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 1917

"Tabula Asiae IIII". Copper etching from: "Geographia" by Claudio Ptolemy. Originally edited and published by Willibald Pirckheimer. This edition, which comprises all 64 maps of the "B" edition, including the "New World", was published by Josephus Meletius 1562 in Venice.

Syria, the Holy Land, Iraq, part of Iran, the northern part of Saudi Arabia, southern Turkey and Armenia are featured on this map. In the lower right is the moth of the Euphrates river in the Persian Gulf. In the lower left is the northern part of the Red Sea. Cyprus is to the West of Syria with its ancient names.Verso: Text in Italian and distances between the major points on this map.

Repaired worm tracks along center fold. Light browning along centerfold. Map is otherwise in Very Good condition.

17.8 x 25.5 cm ( 7 x 10 ")

$ 380.00

Order Nr. ASIA1801

Palaestina

Chromolithograph dated July, 1911.

Very detailed map of Palestine at the time. In the upper left is a special detail of the Highland of Judea.
Map shows the main roads and railroad lines of the times. In the lower right is a key to the altitude.

Map is in very good condition.

36.2 x 23 cm ( 14.2 x 9 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND235986

"Totus Terræ Sanctæ". Copper etching by P. Cluverius, 1697. Original hand coloring.

The eye-catching cartouche in the upper left corner shows Moses with the Ten Commandments and a religious person surrounded by cherubs. The map is very detailed and reaches from the Nile Delta to Sidon along the Mediterranean coast. Notice a bit of the Red Sea at the bottom of the map.

The map has almost no upper margin and the lower corner of the left margin has been added. Folds to fit book size. Otherwise the map is in Almost Very Good condition.

26.5 x 21.5 cm ( 10.4 x 8.4 ")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 1913

"La Judée ou Palestine, sou le Roi Herodes sur nommé le Grand,...". Copper etching by Pierre Moulard Sanson in outstanding recent coloring. Paris, 1712.

This map shows Israel during the reign of King Herodes. The title cartouche is in the upper left corner. The cartouche on the right side has a genre scene in the medallion. A list of historical events on the right side help to put this map in historical perspective.

Condition: Near Very Good

33.5 x 39.2 cm (13.2 x 15.4 ")

$ 880.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 235462

"La Monarchie des Hebreux sous Salomon, ou le Roiaume d'Israel distingué en Douze Prefectures ou Goverments....". Copper etching by Pierre Moulard Sanson in very good recent coloring. Paris, 1712.

This map shows Israel during the reign of King Salomon. The inset in the upper left corner, held by an angel with a cornucopia, shows the position of Salomon's Kingdom in the Near East. A genre scene decorates the title cartouche in the lower left corner.

Condition: Near Very good. Vertical centerfold.

34.9 x 40 cm (13.7 x 15.7 ")

$ 880.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND235597

"Carte pour l'Intelligence des Voiages d'Abraham, Faits par l'Ordre de Dieu, en Asie et en Egypte...Copper etching by Pierre Moulard Sanson in outstanding recent coloring. Paris, 1712

This historical map shows the Near East from the Nile to Mesopotamia with the old kingdoms and the "Paradies" above Mesopotamia. The inset in the lower right corner shows the exodus of the children of Israel through the desert up to Jericho. The wonderful baroque title cartouche in the upper-right corner is decorated with Biblical scenes in the medallions and a genre scene at the bottom. In the upper left corner is information of the towns of the land Ghanaa (Canaan). The mileage cartouche is in the lower left corner.

Condition: Near Very Good. Vertical centerfold with minimal creass. Small repair on upper margin edge.

35.4 x 39.6 cm (13.9 x 15.6 ")

$ 920.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND235599SOLD

"Descrition Geographique de la Terre Promise, Terre des Hebreux, et des Israelites Partagée selon l'Ordre de Dieu, aux Douze Tribus Descendantes des Douze Fils de Jacob". Copper etching by Pierre Moulard Sanson in outstanding recent coloring. Paris, 1712.

In the decorative baroque cartouche in the upper left corner is the description of this map given in the title. It shows the land Israel with the locations of the 12 tribes. On the right an extremely decorative figurative border decoration with two Biblical scenes and a mileage chart at the bottom. The upper part shows a grape-harvesting scene where two harvesters carry a grapevine loaded with grapes.

Condition: Near Very Good! Vertical centerfold that is hardly visible.

35.4 x 39.8 cm ( 13.9 x 15.7 ")

$ 920.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND235598

"Das Heilig Jüdisch Landt mit ausztheilung der zwölff Geschlechter"

West-oriented woodcut. Published in the “Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster.

Basel, ca. 1550

Early map of the “Holy Jewish Land" witht he twelve tribes of Israel. Mediterranean coastline from Gaza to Beirut. Reaches to Hermon mountains, Petra and the border to the Arabian Peninsula. Reverse side as only title cartouche in German

Except for a tiny bit of crinkling along centerfold map is in very good condition. The light general age toning adds pleasant patina.

25 x 33.8 cm ( 9.8 x 13.3")

$ 470.00

HOLYLAND 235461

"Syrien und die angrenzenden Laender zur Zeit der Kreuzzüge". Steel etching by C. Poppey. 1846. Some original outline coloring.

Insets: Jerusalem 1099. Antiochia 1098. Ptolemais 1189to 1191. The Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Clean, except for traces of age and use in margins.

Page size: 37 x 43.8 cm (14.6 x 17.2").

$ 180.00

Order Nr. NEAREAST1857

"Map of the Journeyings of the Isrealites from Eygpt to Canaan". Lithographed map published by A. Fullarton in London ca 1850.

Interesting historical map with lines showing the various paths of the Isrealites journey.

Map has small creases in upper right and lower left margin corners. Small repaired tear on left margin edge.

20 x 24.8 cm ( 7.8 x 9.7 ")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. MEDITERRANEAN1367

"A Map of the Terrestial Paradise according to M. Huet with improvements from Dr. Wells". Copper etching by Dr. Edward Wells (1667-1732) from "A New Sett of Maps Both Antient and Present Geography", published in 1700.

This interesting map in English reaches from the Caucasus in the north to Arabia in the south. The ancient names show some of the earliest places of civilization in the area.

Light spotting in margins and browning along the edges. In the image is light spotting in the lower left corner. Left margin is narrow. Overall condition is Almost Very Good.

29.7 x 20.7 cm ( 11.7 x 8.1 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. HOLYLAND 1914

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