The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela: Travels in the Middle Ages

Benjamin; with Introductions by Michael A. Signer, Marcus Nathan Adler, A. Asher. The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela: Travels in the Middle Ages. Malibu, CA: Joseph Simon, ND. Limited edition. 1/500. Half brown vellum cloth over illustrated paper-covered boards with gold decoration and lettering on spine, housed in sturdy card board slipcase covered with copper Elephant Hide paper. Illustrated title-page. Fascinating account of Benjamin of Tudela’s travels through Europe, Asia, and Africa in the 12th century. His vivid descriptions of western Asia preceded those of Marco Polo by a hundred years. Illustrated with few b/w maps. Minor sunning, scuffing and rubbing on slipcase. Tight copy with slipcase in very good, book in fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (24856) $75