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Map of the Land of Israel – Woodcut from Cosmographia by Sebastian Münster – Ca. 16th Century
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Das heylig Jüdisch land mit auftheilung der zwölf geschlechter [The holy Jewish land divided between the twelve tribes]. Leaf from Cosmographia by Sebastian Münster [from one of the editions of the book, probably Zurich, 16th century].
Woodcut map of Eretz Israel facing the west. The map indicates mountains and seas in Eretz Israel and the region, the portions of the twelve tribes, and the journey of the Children of Israel with the names of places they passed. A large cartouche notes the names of important places in the land with their Greek, Latin and German names, including: Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Kinneret, the Hula valley, Caesarea and other locations.
On verso of leaf, large frame (woodcut) decorated with various animals, with a caption in German.
29.5X38.5. Frame: 44X51 cm. Good condition. Light stains. Minute tear to bottom margin, not affecting printed content. Repaired tear to center of leaf, across central fold.
Jerusalem and Eretz Israel – Maps and Panoramic Views
Jerusalem and Eretz Israel – Maps and Panoramic Views