Map of Jerusalem in Israël, 1750

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Antique folder titled 'The VIIth Map Depicting the City of Jerusalem Among the Surrounding Mountains and Valleys (\.).' Bird's-eye plan … Read more Antique folder titled 'The VIIth Map Depicting the City of Jerusalem Among the Surrounding Mountains and Valleys (\.).' Bird's-eye plan of Jerusalem in Israel. This map shows the most important buildings and locations, including the City of David, Golgotha, and the Temple of Mount Moriah. Publisehd by A. van Paddenburg, Netherlands,1750. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'F. de Bakker' after 'Willem Bachiene'. Author: Willem Albert Bachiene (Lerdam 1712 - Maastricht 1783). He was a Clergyman in the army and in Namen, Belgium and Kuilenburg (Culemborg). from 1759 he was Clergyman in Maastricht and also Professor in Astronomy and Geography at the 'Illustere School'. Artist: Made by 'F. de Bakker' after 'Willem Bachiene'. Author: Willem Albert Bachiene (Lerdam 1712 - Maastricht 1783). He was a Clergyman in the army and in Namen, Belgium and Kuilenburg (Culemborg). from 1759 he was Clergyman in Maastricht and also Professor in Astronomy and Geography at the 'Illustere School'. Condition: Good, given age. Slight discoloration near middle fold. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1750 Overall size: 48.7 x 39.6 cm. Image size: 40.8 x 32.7 cm. See less