234 - Arabia - Syria - Palestine

Arabia - Syria - Palestine Calahorra, Juan de Historia cronologica della prouincia di Syria, e terra santa di Gerusalemme, doue il n. Saluatore operò le merauiglie della redentione. Venice, Antonio Tivani, 1694. with engraved frontispiece and 2 text engravings on 1 p. 9 p., 890 (recte 882) p., 10 p. (last 2 white). 8° Mod. Hlwd. with gilt-stamped RTitel. Of great rarity, no copy traceable in the trade. Bibliotheca Universa Franciscana III, pp. 119-120 - Golubovich, Biblioteca Bio-Bibliografica Dell' Terra Santa, 252 - Palau 39444 - Tobler 212 - "A valuable chronicle of Syria and Palestine, relating the events of the Crusades, and the history of the Franciscan missions there, from 1219 to 1632." (Maggs, Spanish Books 120). - The work begins with a description of St. Francis' missionary journey to Palestine. It covers various facets of the religious, social and political history of the region and is important in research because of its attention to detail and its chronological character. It also contains a wealth of information about the Turkish wars in the Mediterranean, including Cyprus. In addition, it chronicles the development and activities of the Franciscan Order in the Holy Land, especially in Syria and Jerusalem. It offers detailed accounts of the most important events, missions and religious developments from the time of St. Francis to the end of the 17th century. Untrimmed, partly browned, some pp. with waterstains, especially in the margins, first few leaves stronger, pre-title and title with old faded stamp and corner tear. Arabia - Syria - Palestine. - Extremely rare, no copy available to us in the trade. - "A valuable chronicle of Syria and Palestine, describing the events of the Crusades and the history of the Franciscan missions there from 1219 to 1632." (Maggs, Spanish Books 120). - The work begins with a description of St. Francis' missionary journey to Palestine. It covers various facets of the religious, social, and political history of the region and is significant in research for its detail and chronological nature. It also contains extensive information about the Turkish wars in the Mediterranean, including Cyprus. In addition, it describes the development and activities of the Franciscan Order in the Holy Land, particularly in Syria and Jerusalem, presented chronologically. It offers detailed reports on the most important events, missions, and religious developments from the time of St. Francis to the end of the 17th century. Uncut, partly browned, some leaves with water stains, especially at the edges, the first leaves more so, frontispiece and title page with old faded stamp and corner tear. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.