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Travels in the Holy Land, 1486

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Title: Peregrinationes in Terram Sanctam
Author: Breydenbach, Bernhard von
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.
Place Published: Mainz
Publisher Name: Erhard Reuwich
Date Published: 11. Feb. 1486

Covers well worn, spine perished; some leaves detached, occasional soiling, some ink marginalia, bookplate.

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