Palestine or the Holy Land.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Asia, Middle East, Holy Land, Israel, Palestine, Jerusalem).

Issued 1796, Boston by Thomas & Andrews for J. Morse. Engraved by Doolittle.

Late 18th century engraved map, of note for being among the earliest maps of the Holy Land produced within the United States. The second Morse map of Palestine.

Nice looking example, some offsetting, light old foxing, overall pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 8" H x 6 1/4" W.

Engraved area measures c. 7 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Wheat & Brun, Maps Published in America Before 1800, #890.

O'Brien, Amos Doolittle, Engraver of the New Republic, pp. 21-30.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R31537].