Deliciae Hierosolomytanae & totius Palaestinae, Das ist, Bilgerfahrt in das Heilige Land, by Johan Schwallart [Jean Zuallart]. Cologne: Gerhardum Greuenbruch, 1606. German. First German edition of the book "Devout Voyage to Jerusalem", by Jean Zuallart. Title page printed in red; ornate initials in the beginning of every part. Jean Zuallart was a Flemish judge and public figure, who travelled to Palestine in 1586, visiting Jaffa, Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and other cities. His book "Devout Voyage to Jerusalem", initially published in Italian (1586), documented the condition of Palestine under Ottoman rule, focusing on the condition of sites described in the scriptures. His meticulous descriptions and precise directions, made the book extremely popular, resulting in the printing of further editions in Italian, French and German, some of them illustrated. See previous item. [2] ff., 225 pp., 18 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor blemishes. Large open tear to margin of one leaf (no damage to text). Handwritten inscription on endpaper. Bookplate. Hardcover. Minor blemishes and worming to binding.