"Iesu Christi Salvatoris Nostri et Apostolorum Petri, et Pauli Mansiones, Itinera, Peregrinationes, &c...", Sanson/Mariette

This fascinating map details the travels of St. Peter and St. Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and includes place names from the New Testament. Two large and detailed insets appear in the bottom corners: a bird's-eye view of Jerusalem (Hierusalem Occidens) and a map of the Israeli tribal areas (In hac Iudaa Tabula Iesu Christi Salvatris...). The decorative title cartouche features Jesus carrying the cross with St. Peter and St. Paul at the sides. This is the first state, with Mariette's imprint below the title cartouche.

References: Laor #697; Pastoureau, SANSON V B [171].

Condition: B+

A sharp impression with contemporary outline color in the map and later color in the cartouche, on a bright sheet with a large coat of arms watermark. There are three small worm holes in the image at bottom, a stain also in the image at bottom, and a hint of toning along the centerfold.