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This finely engraved hand coloured original antique view
of Neros Golden Palace in Rome was published in 1650 by Thomas Fuller in his unique book of
the Holy Land A Pisagh-Sight of
Palestine
Fuller, a loyalist
during the English Civil War of the mid 17th century,
wrote Pisagh-Sight during a forced exile in
Waltham.
The
book was an early success and confirmed the genial
divines contention the “the booksellers have always
done well by me”. His earlier studies in poetry and
history and his droll humor contribute to the
geographical description in “Pisagh-Sight” while the
cartography in the book is derived from that of Adrichom
sixty years before.
The book contained 21
wonderfully engraved maps on the Holy Land and displayed
unusual charm in their Vignettes and scenes. For all its
lively and playful erudition, Pisagh-Sight is one
of the great books on the topography of the Holy Land.
(Ref: Nebenzahl; Tooley; M&B)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - Off white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Yellow, pink, orange, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 17in X 13in (435mm x 330mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - Folds as issued
Verso: - None
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