1748. Engraving: A plan of the city of Jerusalem according to Old Testament descriptions especially Nehemiah. Large folding plate 16 x 16 inches from The Universal History from the Earliest Account of Time
1748ref. 372025Printed for T. Osborne in Gray's Inn; A. Miller in the Strand; and J. Osborn in Paternoster Row London 1748. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. This 1748 engraving presents a bird's-eye view of Jerusalem based on descriptions found in the Old Testament particularly the Book of Nehemiah. It depicts the City of David fortifications and significant sites with a key on the left using letters and numbers for identification. The map was printed in London by T. Osborne A. Miller and J. Osborn.1 folding plate. Close cropped at the right hand margin. Small tear neatly repaired to the rear. This bird's-eye view of Jerusalem is derived from a creative interpretation of descriptions found in the Old Testament. With north positioned to the right the City of David is depicted in a circular layout on Mount Zion. The city's fortifications and various significant sites are illustrated accompanied by a key on the left that uses letters and numbers for identification. Size: 40 x 41 cms. Category: Universal History; Unframed Prints : Old; Printed before 1800; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's Inn; A. Miller, in the Strand; and J. Osborn, in Paternoster Row unknown
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