Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

The Itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela - First French Edition - Amsterdam, 1734

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Voyages de Rabbi Benjamin fils de Jona de Tudele, en Europe, en Asie & en Afrique, depuis l'Espagne jusqu'à la Chine... traduits de l'hébreu et enrichis de notes et de dissertations historiques et critiques sur ces voyages par J. P. Baratier. Amsterdam: Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1734. French.
The itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin from Tudela in Europe, Asia, Africa, Spain and China. First French edition, translated and with commentary by Jean Philippe Baratier (his engraved portrait appears facing the first title page).
[1] portrait, [54], 247, [9] pp; 377, [1] pp, 15 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Bookplates and pen inscription on title page. Tears to portrait and to both title pages. Original leather binding, with tears and damage to corners and spine.
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics