Two early Italian editions of the noted guidebook for pilgrims to the Holy Land, with over 100 woodcuts (Noe Bianchi). Italy, 1722, 1750.
[1] Viaggio da Venezia al S. Sepolcro, et al Monte Sinai. Printed in Bassano, Italy, 1722. 17 cm. 192 pages. Title page in black and red. More than 100 woodcuts. Missing one leaf (p. 7-8). Old cardboard binding without spine. Detached leaves. Stains. Moderate-fine condition.
[1] Viaggio da Venezia al S. Sepolcro, ed al Monte Sinai. Printed in Bassano, Italy, 1750. 19 cm. 140 pages. Title page in black and red. More than 100 woodcuts. Missing the last leaf (139-140). New half-parchment binding integrated with the old, loose cardboard binding. Stains. The leaves are in moderate-fine condition.
Unique miniature engravings of the holy sites in the Holy Land, including architectural designs of Jerusalem, King Solomon’s Temple, and more. At the time, this was the only guidebook for pilgrims.