Description: after Juan Bautista Villalpando (Spanish 1552–1608), engraving on laid paper, titled "A Description of Old Jerusalem according to Villalpandus," P. 765, Vol I. From "An historical, geographical, chronological and etymological dictionary of the Holy Bible."  Published London, 1732. Double-page.

This print is from the first English translation of the renowned French Benedictine monk Augustin Antoine Calmet (1672-1757). Translated by Samuel D'Oyly and John Colson, the influential 3-volume set was widely regarded for its comprehensive, scholarly overview of biblical history and culture. It is noted for containing 160 copperplate engravings (many double-page) depicting biblical antiquities, maps, temples, and scenes of warfare.

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Measures Approx.: sheet 18.25 x 15.75

Condition: Very good condition, center fold, foxing, small areas of damp staining

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