Judæa Seu Duodecim Tribus Israelis. a R.to Bonne, Primaria Hydrographo Navali.
by Bonne, Rigobert. Desmarest, Nicolas
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About This Item
Paris:, 1787.. First printing. Fine. Fine original copperplate engraved map. Plate mark: 10 x 14.25 inches. Sheet size: 12.5 x 18.25 inches. A finely detailed map of the traditional division of Judaea or the Holy Lands of the ancient Twelve Tribes of the Israelite people by noted cartographer and French Royal Hydrographer Rigobert Bonne (France 1727-1794), engraved by Gaspar André. Bonne's map are topographical in nature and void of excess ornamentation which is traditionally displayed in the decorative cartouches on maps of the period. Focus here is on the mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and drainage, as well as travel routes and places of historical interest based on biblical information. Six scale bars on lower portion of map: Stadia olympica, Milliaria judaica, Milliaria romana, Leucæ francicæ, Parasangæ persieæ, Schæni ægiptiæi. Matted in Rag Board
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- Bookseller
- Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6987
- Title
- Judæa Seu Duodecim Tribus Israelis. a R.to Bonne, Primaria Hydrographo Navali.
- Author
- Bonne, Rigobert. Desmarest, Nicolas
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First printing
- Place of Publication
- Paris:
- Date Published
- 1787.
- Keywords
- Rigobert Bonne Gaspar Andre. Judaea, Holy Lands Golan Heights 18th century topographical maps Rigobert Bonne, Gaspar André Map
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