[ATTRACTIVE 17TH CENTURY LATIN WORK ON THE HOLY LAND] Historica theologica et moralis Terræ Sanctæ elucidatio in qua pleraque ad veterem et præsentem ejusdem Terræ Statum spectantia accurate explicantur varii errores refelluntur veritas... 2 volumes set.

FR. FRANCISCO QUARESMIO, (Laudensi Ordinis Minorum Theologo Olim Terræ Sanctæ Præsule Ac Commissario Apostolico Cum Triplici Indice Et Elencho Concionum Tabulis Et Chartis Geographicis Illustratum), (1583-1650). Typis Antonellianis., Venetiis, (1880-1881). Extremely rare second edition of Quaresmus' work including four parts in two volumes, which is a contribution to history, geography, archaeology, biblical and moral science of the East and Holy Land. First Edition is 1639, printed in Antwerp. This edition was edited by Father Cypriano da Treviso. The first volume has one two-page map titled 'Chorographia Terræ Sanctæ Sev Terræ Promissionis Nova Descriptio' depicting a very attractive view of the Holy Lands, which is decorated ships heading to the Holy Land. The second volume has two maps, one plate, and two plans (All are folded and huge sizes). The first map is one of the most attractive views of Jerusalem titled 'Novæ Ierosolymæ et Locorvm Circvmiacentivm Accvrata Imago'. Other is