Josephus, Fl - Joodsche Historien - 1683

Josephus, Fl: Jewish Histories and Books Also Egesippus concerning the Wretched Disturbances of the City of Jerusalem. From Nieus, translated and edited by L. v. Bos, Conrector of the Latin School at Dordrecht. Furthermore adorned with new fine copper plates and with its registers and Summaries enriched. With Privilege of 15 Years. Amsterdam, Widow of J.J. Schippers, 1683. Folio. (8)414(26);91(6) Fol. Original parchment with raised bands and blind stamps. The spine has been restored. There is a new spine underneath the old one. The leather ties to close the book have also been renewed. The first 6 pages come from another copy. The first 20 pages have been neatly restored. There were tears in those pages. Here and there there is a small tear in a page. But overall it is a beautiful and sturdy book block. The book contains many beautiful textual engravings. In short, a fine monumental historical work. Please do not respond/bid on Sundays.

Estimate:£230

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