Le Temple de Jerusalem, by Melchior de Vogüé – Paris, 1864 – Hand-Colored Plates

Le Temple de Jerusalem, Monographie du Haram-ech-Cherif [The Temple in Jerusalem, Monograph on the Haram al-Sharif], by Melchior de Vogüé. Paris: Noblet & Baudry, 1864. French.

Important and comprehensive study on the history of the Temple Mount, discussing the history of the structures on the site – including both Temples as reconstructed from various sources – as well as their architecture, decorations, inscriptions discovered in the course of archaeological excavations, and the topography of Jerusalem.

Accompanied by numerous engraved plates – three folding, eleven hand-colored in vibrant colors, including maps and architectural plans, interior and exterior views of the structure, decorative elements, and more.

Charles Jean Melchior de Vogüé (1829-1916), French archaeologist born in Nice, member of the Académie Française. Served in the Franco-Prussian War, and later, under the Third Republic, entered diplomatic service as French ambassador to Turkey and Austria. His many studies are considered milestones in the research of the Near East.

[2] leaves, VIII, 142 pages, [2] leaves + XXXVII plates. 43 cm. Overall good condition. Minor tear to one leaf. Light stains. Inscriptions on title page. Ex-library copy. Rockefeller Foundation blindstamp. Half leather binding, with leather spine and corners. Wear and blemishes to binding.