Die Felsenarchitektur bei Jerusalem

Brandenburg, E. Die Felsenarchitektur bei Jerusalem. Kirchhain, Germany: Druck von Max Schmersow, 1926. First edition. Quarto. 303pp. Original gray wraps with black lettering on cover and spine. Report based on the author’s journeys to Jerusalem in 1913 and 1923 to survey the cultic rock architecture in Jerusalem. In depth examination of rock architecture including cult grottos, grave grottos, rock altars, holy rocks and plate rocks, alcoves, columbariums and other cultic rock architecture. Includes comparative studies relating to the Middle-East and the Western culture. Profusely illustrated with architectural plans and drawings throughout. Text in German. Front cover barely attached to spine with sunning at foredge, top and spine. Small water stain in lower right corner throughout. Wraps in overall fair, interior in good+ to very good condition. fair to g+. Softcover. (43356) $95