Title: Peregrinationes in Terram Sanctam Author: Breydenbach, Bernhard von Place: Mainz Publisher: Erhard Reuwich Date: 11. Feb. 1486 Description: 81 (of 148) leaves, including blanks at front and rear. Rubricated initials and text. (folio) 11¾x8½, old calf. First Edition. First edition of an important early travel book, one of the first to cover the pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and the first to contain illustrations. This copy lacks 67 leaves including the eight folding plates; still a significant fragment of an important book. Sold as is. Goff B-1189. Lot Amendments Condition: Covers well worn, spine perished; some leaves detached, occasional soiling, some ink marginalia, bookplate. Item number: 184548
Title: Peregrinationes in Terram Sanctam Author: Breydenbach, Bernhard von Place: Mainz Publisher: Erhard Reuwich Date: 11. Feb. 1486 Description: 81 (of 148) leaves, including blanks at front and rear. Rubricated initials and text. (folio) 11¾x8½, old calf. First Edition. First edition of an important early travel book, one of the first to cover the pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and the first to contain illustrations. This copy lacks 67 leaves including the eight folding plates; still a significant fragment of an important book. Sold as is. Goff B-1189. Lot Amendments Condition: Covers well worn, spine perished; some leaves detached, occasional soiling, some ink marginalia, bookplate. Item number: 184548
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