 1590 Adrichem Map of Tribe of Asher, Israel (Western Galilee, Mount Hermon)  WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: Tribus Aser id est, portio illa Terrae Sancta, quae Tribui Aser in diuisione regionis attributa fuit. Description: This is a beautiful example of Christian van Adrichom's rare 1590 map of the lands granted to the Tribe of Asher at the time of Joshua's division of the Twelve Tribes. The map is oriented to the east and covers western Galilee from the city of Acre (called Ptolemais or Acon in ancient times) northward past the city of Tyre (Tyrus) toward Sidon and Mouth Hermon. A number of important biblical sites are identified pictorially including the site of the episode of Saint George and the Dragon where Saint George, the brave martyr, kills a dragon (signifying the devil) to rescue a princess (signifying God's Holy Truth). After the Kingdom of Israel was conquered by Assyria, the northern tribes including Dan, Ephraim, Manasseh, Asher and Zebulun were spared. The tribe of Asher would return to worship at the Temple of Jerusalem. This map is the first of ten maps of the Holy Land prepared by Christian van Adrichem for publication in his Theatrum Terrae Sanctae. Adrichem's maps for the Theatrum were prepared between 1580 and 1585, but were published posthumously by his associate, Gerardis Brunius of Koln, in 1590. The publication went through several later editions and served as a basis for most subsequent maps of the Holy Land well into the 18th century. Size: Printed area measures 9 inches high by 16 inches wide. Condition: Very good. Original platemark visible. Blank on verso. Minor wear along original fold lines. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. |
