Theatrvm Terræ Sanctæ et biblicarvm historiarvm, Adrichomii, Terra Sancta, 1590, and Theatrum Terrae Sancae
Description:
auctore, Christiano Adrichomio, Delpho. Relief shown pictorially. Includes indexes. Vellum binding. Gold-leafed decorative borders and seals on front and back covers; gold-leafed and floral patterned fore-edge. First 2 and last 2 pages blank (included in page description.) Engraved title page, head and tail-pieces throughout. "Cum gratia et privilegio" on titile page. Imprint on final leaf. Dedication and introductory text. Descriptive text accompanies maps (including index numbers); descriptive text on maps. Decorative cartouches, banners, compass roses, bar scales. Maps show topography, vegetation, waterways, routes. Illustrations of settlements, figures, fauna, ships, sea monsters. Maps are indexed. Map 12 is a bird's eye view, including city plan of Jerusalem (title translation: Jerusalem, and its surroundings, as it was at the time of Christ).
Creator:
Adrichem, Christiaan van, 1533-1585 and Mylius, Arnold, 1540-1604
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