Lebanon - Tripoli; Cornelis de Bruyn - Tripolis - 1681-1700
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Tripolis, an uncoloured etching by Cornelis de Bruyn (1698) depicting a large double-view of Tripoli in Lebanon, Lebanon, with dimensions 27 cm by 38.7 cm and described as the rare first edition plate from his Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn.
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Impressive double-view of TRIPOLI on the Northern-Lebanese coast.
Drawn from nature by the famous Dutch traveler and topographer Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1726) during his voyage to the Levant.
This double-view (plate Nr.151 and 152) is often mistaken is being of Tripoli in Libya, while the author/ painter clearly describes in his book the visit to Tripoli in Lebanon . He never visited Libya.
The upper depiction features the view from the Mediterranean Sea towards the old harbor of Tripoli, namely EL-MINA, the commercial and fishing port of Tripoli since ancient Phoenician times, together with the famous landmark Barsbay Tower, also known as Lions Tower, a small Mamluk military fortress.
The bottom view depicts a scene within the city along Kadisha River (=Abu Ali River) with the large building being the Palace of the Pasha.
Etching with original center fold.
RARE FIRST EDITION. Dated: Delft, 1698. Published in " Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn...".
(Later editions will title this print: Marina di Tripoli)
Tight margins at the right and left as originally issued to fit the book. Untrimmed!
Size of the whole sheet: 39, 5 x 33 cm
Excellent condition! Strong and fresh paper quality, clear imprint of the etching.
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Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
Translated by Google TranslateImpressive double-view of TRIPOLI on the Northern-Lebanese coast.
Drawn from nature by the famous Dutch traveler and topographer Cornelis de Bruyn (1652-1726) during his voyage to the Levant.
This double-view (plate Nr.151 and 152) is often mistaken is being of Tripoli in Libya, while the author/ painter clearly describes in his book the visit to Tripoli in Lebanon . He never visited Libya.
The upper depiction features the view from the Mediterranean Sea towards the old harbor of Tripoli, namely EL-MINA, the commercial and fishing port of Tripoli since ancient Phoenician times, together with the famous landmark Barsbay Tower, also known as Lions Tower, a small Mamluk military fortress.
The bottom view depicts a scene within the city along Kadisha River (=Abu Ali River) with the large building being the Palace of the Pasha.
Etching with original center fold.
RARE FIRST EDITION. Dated: Delft, 1698. Published in " Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn...".
(Later editions will title this print: Marina di Tripoli)
Tight margins at the right and left as originally issued to fit the book. Untrimmed!
Size of the whole sheet: 39, 5 x 33 cm
Excellent condition! Strong and fresh paper quality, clear imprint of the etching.
(shipping via registered airmail, to Italy we ship with EMS airmail courier) -
DISCLAIMER: Due to current changed import regulations to some European countries following the new 3 Euro import tariff, our shipping fees to these particular European countries have increased (over Euro 50.) as we need to ship via DHL courier, where the shipping fees will include this new relevant import tax.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to get back to routine shipping very soon.
Shipments with bid result from Euro 150 up do not fall into this category and shipping fees will be reduced accordingly.
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Lebanon
Geographical specification
Tripoli
Map maker/publisher
Cornelis de Bruyn
Designer/artist/maker
Cornelis de Bruyn
Map/book title
Tripolis
Period
1681-1700
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Etching
Additional Information
Large double-view of TRIPOLI (Lebanon). Rare first edition, 1698
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
27 cm
Width
38.7 cm
