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1620 · 25647 — <p><strong>1620 RARE Holy Land WOODCUTS Jerusalem Jericho Israel Cairo Egypt Venice Bianco</strong></p><p>Noe Bianco's "<em>Voyage from Venice to the Holy Sepulcher</em>" is a rare early 17th-century travelogue of Bianco's journey through the Holy Land. In 1527 Bianco set out on a journey that would take him from Venice into the Holy Land and Palestine with numerous stops in locations such as Cyprus Crete and Corfu. In 1566 the first edition of his travelogue was published – a work that would see numerous reissues through the next two centuries.</p><p>This 1620 edition <strong>includes highly coveted woodcut engravings</strong> throughout – illustrated views of Venice Jerusalem Nazareth Damascus Tunisia Jericho and many others. The illustrations of animals such as baboons and giraffes are also impressive! Bianco also describes the ports he arrived in the provisions needed for the journey and advice to others who intended to take a similar Holy Land voyage.</p><p>Item number: #25647</p><p>Price: $1950</p><p>BIANCO Noe</p><p><strong><em>Vaggio da Venezia al S. Sepolcro e al Monte Sinai</em></strong></p><p>In Lucca: Per Salv e Giand Maresc. ca.1620. 1st edition thus</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->192</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif--><strong><u>Heavily illustrated throughout!</u></strong></p><p> <!--endif-->~145 woodcut engravings</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->References: OCLC 232614519</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Note on dating: the OCLC dates this work as early as 1620</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: Italian</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~6.25in X 4.5in 16cm x 11cm</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->VERY rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons between $2500-5000</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>25647</p><p>Photos available upon request.</p> Per Salv e Giand Maresc. hardcover