1555 Leaf Rudimentum Novitiorum Hebron Lebanon Israel
1555 Description of Mountains from "La Mer des Hystoires"
"Des montaignes" - Letters H-M (Chapters ccvi-ccxi)
Hermon, Hebron, Ephron, Hor, Lebanon, Moria
Beautiful woodcut initials of varying sizes
Single authentic woodcut leaf from
"Rudimentum Novitiorum - La Mer des Hystoires", French edition, 1555 Paris,
Arnouel Langellier. Printed in
a bastarde typeface,single column,
"Second aage; du monde avant Jesuchrist"
The encyclopedic world history
structured on medieval theology, Rudimentum Novitiorum, became
better known through French translations under the title "La Mer des Hystoires".
Rudimentum Novitiorum was first printed in Lübeck by Lucas (Lukas) Brandis
in 1475. The were several sixteenth-century editions of the
"La Mer des Hystoires" (printed
in Lyon and Paris).
In short, the Rudimentum was a comprehensive history of the world derived from the Bible,
the Church Fathers, pagan mythology and compilations such as that of Vincent of
Beauvais, offering the basics of historical knowledge to young clerics.
For the
chronological arrangement use has been made of genealogical charts which are
illustrated with portraits and scenes, including the first printed map of the
world and the map of Palestine - the earliest modern printed map
(see "The Earliest Printed Maps" by Tony Campbell, University of California Press, 1987).
This authentic woodcut
leaf from the late edition of "La Mer des Hystoires" is devoted to
mountains. The page contains several
sections describing, in alphabetic order, various mountains and mountai chains.
Each section begins with a decorative woodcut initial.
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De Hermon (Mount Hermon) - a
snowcapped ridge on the Lebanon–Syria border west of Damascus.
It is sometimes considered the southernmost extension of the Anti-Lebanon range.
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De Hebron (Hebron, Israel).
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De Ephron,
a district on the northern
frontier of Judah, between Naphtoah and Kirjathjearim
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De Hor -
one of the mountains of the chain of Seir or Edom, on the
confines of Idumea. It was one of the stations of the
Israelites in the wilderness, which they reached in the circuitous
route they were obliged to take because the Edomites refused them a passage
through their territory. It was during the encampment here that Aaron died.
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De Libanus (Lebanon Mountains).
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De Moria (Mount Moria; Jerusalem).
Mount Moria, which stretches from north to south, is a long spur, or
promontory, connected at the north with Mount Bezetha and bounded on the
east and west by two deep valleys which are joined at their southern
extremity. According to Jewish tradition the Temple stood
on the highest point of Mount Moria, while the royal quarters were built
south of its enclosure and on a lower level.
See scans for more details; click image to view larger version.
Page measures 8.3 x 12.8 inches. Wide margins suitable
for framing. Printed on watermarked quality laid paper.
The leaf is in good condition.
Imperfections: age toning.
This is a rare and exceptionally interesting historical document which
will look great with a mat and frame.
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