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Auction 198, Lot 751

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"Maps of the Bible Lands - Images of Terra Sancta Through Two Millennia", Nebenzahl, Kenneth

Subject: References, Holy Land

Period: 1986 (published)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
12.1 x 15.3 inches
30.7 x 38.9 cm
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This book includes the most historically significant and beautiful Holy Land maps, including rare treasures of manuscript illumination and masterpieces of early printing. Lavishly illustrated with 60 maps, most in color and many of which are double-page and triple-page foldouts. The author, a recognized authority on antique maps, presents maps from European, Byzantine, Arabic, and Persian sources, each finely reprinted with useful descriptions. This important contribution, based on many years of research, is a pleasure to read. British edition, published by Times Books Ltd. 164 pages, hardbound in black embossed cloth with illustrated dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Near fine.

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $65

Closed on 6/19/2024

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