1629 Willem Blaeu Antique Map of the Holy Land Palestine Jerusalem Twleve Tribes America Ref #: 21599

Ref #:  21599

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1629 Willem Blaeu Antique Map of the Holy Land Palestine Jerusalem Twleve Tribes America Ref #: 21599Title : Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina. Guiljesmi Blaeuw 1629 Date : 1629 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 93509 Size: 23 1 2in x 20in (590mm x 495mm) Description: This magnificent original copper plate engraved antique map of the Holy Land, Terra Sancta, Palestine was one of the very few dated maps printed by Willem Blaeu. The map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius the younger and published by Willem Blaeu in the 1643