Historia de la Tierra Santa – The History of the Holy Land, by El Abate Martin. Barcelona, 1840. Complete set in two volumes – first edition. Illustrated with numerous steel engravings throughout.
A comprehensive work detailing the history of the Holy Land “from the most ancient times until the year 1839.” The work combines biblical and historical narrative with contemporary (for its time) documentation of the Land of Israel. Both volumes are richly illustrated with engraved steel plates depicting biblical sites (the Tabernacle, Ark of the Covenant, Incense Altar), local inhabitants in traditional dress, landscapes and views of Jerusalem, as well as a fold-out map of the Tabernacle and its vessels.
Volume I: 568 pages.
Volume II: 400, [4] pages.
23 cm. Original leather bindings with gilt lettering on spine. A complete copy with all steel engravings present.
Overall condition: good.
