Monumental Christian Holy Land Map

Gilbert, James (fl. c. 1839-1850).
Gilbert's Map of Palestine and the Countries Adjacent.
Engraved map.
J. Gilbert, 1849.
32" x 36 ¼" sheet.
"...A map of Palestine or the Holy Land, with Egypt and the wilderness of Mount Sinai, to illustrate the geography of the Holy Scriptures. Engraved by J. & C. Walker." Folding case map dissected on linen and folding into brown cloth covers. With three large engraved vignette illustrations by W. Hamilton R.A., viz. Christ and the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well (John 4:22), The Crucifixion, and Moses receiving the Commandments, royal arms at top. Shows the Nile delta, Arabian peninsula and Palestine. Engravers J. & C. Walker are best known for their S.D.U.K. atlas; this is their most important monumental work. Cover needs rebacking, a few fold tears. Artistic and impressive. Spectacular display wall map.