Palaestina ex monumentis veteribus illustrate

Reland, Adrian

Published by Broedelet, Utrecht 1714, 1714

About this Item

First Edition of this description and geography of Palestine. The Dutch Orientalist Hadrian Reland (1676-1718) was the first scholar to break away from the traditional cartographic view of the Holy Land that was based upon the Bible, thus producing here the first geographically accurate maps of the Land of Palestine and surrounding region. In 2 volumes. Engraved title-page, engraved folding portrait, folding table, 10 engraved maps (3 folding), and 3 other engraved folding plates. Ships from U.A.E.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1536942482407

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Palaestina ex monumentis veteribus illustrate
• Publisher: Broedelet, Utrecht 1714
• Publication Date: 1714
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good