Collection of Bible Illustrations – French – ca.1775 | Leather Binding, Maps & Plates

A fine collection of 18^th-century illustrations depicting scenes and maps from the Bible. This French-language compilation of 38 engravings depicts  key biblical stories and Old Testament artifacts including the Tower of Babel, Noah’s Ark, the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, the First Temple of Jerusalem, and biblical musical instruments. Just as noteworthy is the 13 folding maps that are bound between the illustrations, including maps of Jerusalem, the Holy Land, Egypt, and the environs.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: [collection of Bible illustrations]
• Publisher: [Paris]
• Edition: ca. 1775
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Binding: Leather with marbled boards
• Size:  8 in x 5.25 in (20.3 cm x 13.3 cm)
• Illustrations: 38 engravings including maps
• Contents Include:
  • Tower of Babel
  • Noah’s Ark
  • The Tabernacle
  • Ark of the Covenant
  • First Temple of Jerusalem
  • Biblical musical instruments
  • Jewish menorah
  • 13 maps including plan of Jerusalem

Condition:

The binding is leather with marbled boards, showing cracking and notable wear. Hinges are worn though intact. The text block remains secure, with plates complete. Overall, the book is graded as Good, retaining completeness and readability despite exterior wear.

Why Collect This?

• Scarce French-language collection of biblical plates and maps
• Includes depictions of Jerusalem and its Temple, rare in illustrated form
• Impressive folding maps

Item Number: #29228