Abila, Pella and Northern Ajlun, within the Decapolis, by Gottlieb Schumacher. London: Palestine Exploration Fund, 1889, 1890, 1895. Three books bound together (general title on front board). English.
Three books by Gottlieb Schumacher – report on his journeys and archeological explorations in two of the cities of the Decapolis – Abila and Pella – and in Northern Ajlun, today in Kingdom of Jordan. With many illustrations, including sketches of buildings and architectural details, ancient inscriptions, and more, and five maps (three of them folding).
Gottlieb Schumacher (1857-1925), resident of the German Colony of Haifa, architect and archeologist. A key figure in the early development of the archeological study of Palestine, and one of the first to excavate Tel Megiddo and map in detail the area of Transjordan.
51; 78, 207 pp. + [5] maps, 19.5 cm. Good condition. Unopened pages. Some stains. Library stamps on several leaves. Library sticker on inside front board; sticker on spine. Stains and minor blemishes to binding.