Agadot Erets-Yis'real (Legends of the Sacred Land - Tales, Fables, Proverbs, Traditions of the various Regions, Towns). 2 vol

Jerusalem: Kiryat Sefer, 1981. Revised and expanded new edition. Hardcover. vg. 2 volumes. Large 8vo. 390pp. 383pp. Colored cloth with red lettering to cover and spine. In original dust jackets. Endpapers illustrated with maps of the Holy Land. Seated in original cardboard slipcase.Great book on legends and tales of the land of Israel throughout the ages. Delightfully illustrated throughout with b/w photographs, paintings, sketches and maps. Explores many areas of Israel, including on Israel's South (Jerusalem, the Negev Desert, the Dead Sea etc.) center and North (Galilee, Jordan Valley etc.). Written by the late acclaimed geographer, Zev Vilnay. His 'Israel Guide,'' published in 1955, went through 24 editions and was translated into many languages. 1" tear to one of the djs, but still complete. Severe tears to complete slipcase. In Hebrew. Djs in very good, books in fine condition. (Inventory #: 16060)