door Carsten Niebuhr. Dutch translation of an important and famous account of the Danish royal expedition to the Middle East, Egypt, Persia and... Show moredoor Carsten Niebuhr. Dutch translation of an important and famous account of the Danish royal expedition to the Middle East, Egypt, Persia and India (1761-67), the first scientific expedition to this area. The original German edition was published two years earlier, in Copenhagen. Niebuhr's account is here bound with the Dutch translation of Michaëlis's work, containing a review of the first. "The expedition had been proposed by the Hebrew scholar Johann David Michäelis of Göttingen for the purpose of illustrating certain passages of the Old Testament, and initially envisaged only a single traveller, possible an Arabic scholar. However, the idea rapidly blossomed into a fully-fledged scientfiic expedition. The team eventually assembled, for which there was no appointed leader, included Niebuhr as surveyor, along with Friedrich Christian von Haven, Peter Forskall, Christian Carl Kramer, Georg Bauernfeind, and a Swedish ex-soldier named Berggren" (Howgego). - Carsten Niebuhr (1733-1815) was the sole survivor, and his work represents an important contribution to the study of the Middle East. His map of Yemen, the first exact map of the area ever, remained the standard for the next 200 years. The plates include views of the mosques of Mecca and Medina, and 6 maps including the map of Yemen and of the Gulf of Suez. Furthermore it contains Arabic specimens from the Qur'an, with vowel points and decorations hand coloured. Niebuhr's "accounts are probably the best and most authentic of their day" (Cox). - In fine condition; only minor foxing in a couple of plates. Wholly untrimmed, with all deckles intact. Binding rubbed and with some abrasions, but structurally sound. Important contribution to the study of the Middle East. Main Heritage Shelves General DS206 .N54 1774 Book Item-ID: i22622238 BIB-ID: 1510948 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General DS47 .S36 1665 Book Item-ID: i21956819 BIB-ID: 2346809 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General DS47 .S36 1665 Book Item-ID: i21956819 BIB-ID: 2346809 Show less
Travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS106 .D37 1677, 915.69
Getrokken uit verscheide oude en nieuwe schrijvers, en bericht van ooghtuige onderzoekers. Door Dr. O. Dapper. Added t.p. engr.: Syrie en Palestyn.... Show moreGetrokken uit verscheide oude en nieuwe schrijvers, en bericht van ooghtuige onderzoekers. Door Dr. O. Dapper. Added t.p. engr.: Syrie en Palestyn. Amsterdam, By J. van Meurs, 1678. The description of Palestine has special t.p.: Naukeurige beschryving van gansch Palestyn, of Heilige Lant ... Amsterdam, J. van Meurs, 1677. (1 n., 581, [7] p.). Main Heritage Vault DS106 .D37 1677 Book Item-ID: i10151849 BIB-ID: 1016820 Show less
Proefschrift--Leyden. Main Heritage Shelves General PL5174 .J32 1881 Book Item-ID: i1014660x BIB-ID: 1016296 Show moreProefschrift--Leyden. Main Heritage Shelves General PL5174 .J32 1881 Book Item-ID: i1014660x BIB-ID: 1016296 Show less
door Carsten Niebuhr. Dutch translation of an important and famous account of the Danish royal expedition to the Middle East, Egypt, Persia and... Show moredoor Carsten Niebuhr. Dutch translation of an important and famous account of the Danish royal expedition to the Middle East, Egypt, Persia and India (1761-67), the first scientific expedition to this area. The original German edition was published two years earlier, in Copenhagen. Niebuhr's account is here bound with the Dutch translation of Michaëlis's work, containing a review of the first. "The expedition had been proposed by the Hebrew scholar Johann David Michäelis of Göttingen for the purpose of illustrating certain passages of the Old Testament, and initially envisaged only a single traveller, possible an Arabic scholar. However, the idea rapidly blossomed into a fully-fledged scientfiic expedition. The team eventually assembled, for which there was no appointed leader, included Niebuhr as surveyor, along with Friedrich Christian von Haven, Peter Forskall, Christian Carl Kramer, Georg Bauernfeind, and a Swedish ex-soldier named Berggren" (Howgego). - Carsten Niebuhr (1733-1815) was the sole survivor, and his work represents an important contribution to the study of the Middle East. His map of Yemen, the first exact map of the area ever, remained the standard for the next 200 years. The plates include views of the mosques of Mecca and Medina, and 6 maps including the map of Yemen and of the Gulf of Suez. Furthermore it contains Arabic specimens from the Qur'an, with vowel points and decorations hand coloured. Niebuhr's "accounts are probably the best and most authentic of their day" (Cox). - In fine condition; only minor foxing in a couple of plates. Wholly untrimmed, with all deckles intact. Binding rubbed and with some abrasions, but structurally sound. Important contribution to the study of the Middle East. Main Heritage Shelves General DS206 .N54 1774 Book Item-ID: i16875291 BIB-ID: 1510948 Show less
Relief shown pictorially More detail than in the Previous maps. Bengebra in Oman, Arabia Petraea over the center of the Peninsula. The Previous maps... Show moreRelief shown pictorially More detail than in the Previous maps. Bengebra in Oman, Arabia Petraea over the center of the Peninsula. The Previous maps were drawn on Mercator's projection, but this is on a conic projection. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00360 Print Map Item-ID: i11401023 BIB-ID: 1172445 Show less
Map of Egypt showing the Nile river and delta. There are 30 vignette illustrations of early egyptian gods and symbols. 6 coins [up] marked; Aegytos... Show moreMap of Egypt showing the Nile river and delta. There are 30 vignette illustrations of early egyptian gods and symbols. 6 coins [up] marked; Aegytos, Aegypto capta, Alexandria S. C, Nilus, Alexandr Aegypt. Size: 35.80 x 28.90 cm. Published in 1729. Dutch. Egyptenland met zyn Bescherm - Goden die aldaar Volgens doude verdeeling der Ryks - voogdyen als bysonder - eygene voorstanders der selver gebiedschappen ge - eerd wierden. Title in Dutch, map in Latin sheet Main Heritage Display General HC.MAP.00908 Print Map Item-ID: i11402349 BIB-ID: 1172577 Show less
door Pieter Vander Aa. Duarte de Menezes. Relief shown pictorially Map placenames in Latin, title in cartouche in Dutch Main Heritage Compact General H... Show moredoor Pieter Vander Aa. Duarte de Menezes. Relief shown pictorially Map placenames in Latin, title in cartouche in Dutch Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00357 Print Map Item-ID: i1140100x BIB-ID: 1172443 Show less
décrites par Lopo Soares d'Albegeria. Maßstab in graph. Form (Milliaria Germanica Communia, Milliaria Hispanica Communia). - Titelkartusche unten... Show moredécrites par Lopo Soares d'Albegeria. Maßstab in graph. Form (Milliaria Germanica Communia, Milliaria Hispanica Communia). - Titelkartusche unten Mitte. The map covers The South East Asian countries from India to Western parts of China. Lopo Soares d'Albegeria [low margin r.h.]. Pictorial presentaion. Scale: Milliaria Hispanica. Communia 17,1/2 in uno Gradu, 100. Milliaria Germanica Communia 15 in uno Gradu, 75. Show less
door Pieter Vander Aa. Diego Lopez de Sequeira. Relief shown pictorially Only covers the eastern part of the Peninsula Main Heritage Compact General HC... Show moredoor Pieter Vander Aa. Diego Lopez de Sequeira. Relief shown pictorially Only covers the eastern part of the Peninsula Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00358 Print Map Item-ID: i11401011 BIB-ID: 1172444 Show less
