Bilder aus dem heiligen Lande. Vierzig ausgewaehlte Original-Ansichten biblisch-wichtiger Orte. Treu nach der Natur aufgenommen und gezeichnet von J. M. Bernatz
Stuttgart: J.F. Steinkopf'sche Buchhandlung (L. Hänel), [1839]. First edition. Hardcover. Oblong folio. Unpaginated. 3/4 cloth over marbled paper covered boards. Vignette on title page. Remarkable work on the land of the Bible, exquisitely illustrated with a large fold-out panorama of Mount Sinai, and 40 fine lithographs of biblical landscapes and monuments, drawn from nature by J. M. Gernatz . Each plate is protected with a colored tissue guard, and measures 9" x 12.5" (image: 6.5" x 9"). Moderate shelf wear. Tiny abrasion and minor scratches on covers. Previous owner's stamp on inside of title page. Moderate and sporadic foxing throughout. Text in German. Binding and interior in overall good+ condition. g. Item #31686
Price: $2,500.00