TIRINIUS SCARCE SOUGHT AFTER MONUMENTAL MAP OF HOLY LAND

CHOROGRAPHIA TERRAE SANCTAE IN AUGUSTIORUM ..

£550

Full Title: Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in Angustiorem formam Redacta et ex Variis Auctoribus a Multis Erroribus Expurgata

Scarce large double folio map of the Holy Land, with inset of Villaplando's Jerusalem.

Lots of detail and place names.

16 Old Testament vignettes, Moses' exodus and temple features and instruments including the seven-branched candlestick, the Arc of the Covenant, the altar of sacrifices, the Holy of Holies, and a plan and elevations of the Temple.

Attractive compass rose and several sailing ships. After Christian Van Adrichom.

At the center of the sheet, below the map itself, is a plan of Jerusalem with a letter key to the principal monuments. A fascinating Holy Land map.

Two sheets joined

Excellent hand colour

Very good condition