Depicted is the area between the Mediterranean coastline with Tyre in the south and Seleucia on the most northern edge, and the River Orontes in Syria on the Eastern part.
Part of Cyprus with Paphos and Salamis at the left top corner. Some of the locations relate to their biblical names. The New Testament scene of "Saul's Conversion" on the road to Damascus is illustrated.
Additional landmarks on the map: Sidon, Barutus (Beirut), the Mountains of Lebanon, Tripoli.


Original etching, dated 1650. Untrimmed full and large margins. Size of double-sheet: 41 x 34,5 cm. Original fold. Some fine creases here and there.mainly on margins. Paper a bit uneven,
Clean good paper.
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M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2. WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street. With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
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Depicted is the area between the Mediterranean coastline with Tyre in the south and Seleucia on the most northern edge, and the River Orontes in Syria on the Eastern part.
Part of Cyprus with Paphos and Salamis at the left top corner. Some of the locations relate to their biblical names. The New Testament scene of "Saul's Conversion" on the road to Damascus is illustrated.
Additional landmarks on the map: Sidon, Barutus (Beirut), the Mountains of Lebanon, Tripoli.


Original etching, dated 1650. Untrimmed full and large margins. Size of double-sheet: 41 x 34,5 cm. Original fold. Some fine creases here and there.mainly on margins. Paper a bit uneven,
Clean good paper.
(Shipping via registered airmail - arrival time 10 - 30 days depending on destination)

Seller's Story

M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2. WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street. With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Lebanon
Geographical specification
Middle East/ Lebanon/Syria with Cyprus
Designer/Artist/Maker
Thomas Fuller
Map maker/ publisher
Thomas Fuller
Map/ Book title
Libanus et ejus vicinia (Lebanon and Vicinity)
Period
1651-1660
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
The earliest map dedicated to Lebanon
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
28 cm
Width
33 cm

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