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Auction 170, Lot 726

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"[Lot of 3] Bibliographia Geographica Palaestinae... [and] Bibliographia Geographica Palaestinae - Chronologisches Verzeichnis der von 333 Bis 1878... [and] Hebrew Maps of the Holy Land",

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Period: 1964-92 (published)

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A. Bibliographia Geographica Palaestinae..., by Titus Tobler, published 1964, black & white (5.9 x 8.9"). This is Meridian Publishing Co.'s 1964 reprint of Tobler's 1867 bibliography of works related to travels to the Holy Land. The German-language text covers more than 2500 items spanning from the year 333 into the 19th century. 265 pp. Soft covers. Condition: Contents very good with some minor shelf wear and faint sunning on the spine.

B. Bibliographia Geographica Palaestinae - Chronologisches Verzeichnis der von 333 Bis 1878..., by Reinhold Rohricht, published 1989, black & white (8.4 x 5.5"). This is John Trotter Publisher's 1989 reprint of Rohricht's 1890 chronological bibliography of Holy Land literature. It covers material from the year 333 to 1878. The text is in German. 816 pp. Hardbound in blue cloth with gilt titles on spine and an illustrated dust jacket. Condition: Contents tight with minor wear to the dust jacket.

C. Hebrew Maps of the Holy Land, by E. & G. Wajntraub, published 1992, printed color (9.1 x 11.3"). This uncommon reference is the first comprehensive study of specifically Hebrew maps of the Holy Land. It includes 104 plates ranging from the 13th to the early 20th century, some of them in full color. Most of the maps are accompanied by a diagram that identifies specific locations and symbols. Hardbound in blue cloth with an illustrated dust jacket. 277 pp. Condition: Contents and covers near fine. The dust jacket has shelf wear and a small chip at bottom.

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Estimate: $90 - $120

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/14/2018

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