1908 Print Mount Scopus Jerusalem Israel Military Road Jewish-Roman War Map XHA7

This is an original 1908 two-color relief line-block print which lays out the location of the Roman army as they approached Jerusalem, presumably during the first Jewish-Roman War.

CONDITION

This 103+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Relief Line-block Print; Two-Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8.5 inches; 14 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained a collection of halftone and relief block prints that share some of the archeological and biblical wonders of Old Jerusalem, Israel. From King David's palace to the life-saving Upper Pool, from Herod's Gate to the long gone Tower of Psephinus, these items make the stories of the Old Testament and the historical accounts of Roman-Jewish hagiographer Josephus Flavius come to life.

Keywords specific to this image: legion, Xth legion, Legion X, Mount of Olives, Jaffa Gate, Silwan, historical, battle, plan

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