Reisner (Adam) Jerusalem, Vetustissima ila et celeberrima totius mundi

Reisner (Adam) Jerusalem, Vetustissima ila et celeberrima totius mundi civitas..., collation: A6, A-Z6, a-z6, Aa-Hh6, Ii4, Kk6, double-page woodcut map (glued to C1 at gutter), woodcut illustrations, title restored at gutter and with 2 ink ownership inscriptions of which 1 partially removed with slight abrasions, few wormholes to first few ff., light browning and foxing, 17th-century calf, rebacked preserving original backstrip, blind-stamped to corners of covers, rubbed, folio (300 x 180 mm), Frankfurt, Georg Rab, Sigmund Feyerabend, and heirs of Weigand Han, 1563. *** An illustrated history of Jerusalem, its geography, commentary and history. Particularly interesting are the views of the city showing its walls, gates, buildings and surrounding hills. This is considered one of Reisner's most important works, in which he describes the city of Jerusalem in detail, with all its holy landmarks. Literature: Not in Atabey; Adams R340; VD16 R1058.

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