Willem en David Goeree / Jan Luiken - [PRINT-BOOK /...

VERY LOW RESERVED PRICE (!) [PRINT-BOOK / JUDAICA]-BOOK WITH MANY LARGE PRINTS BY JAN LUYKEN] Willem and David Goeree - Mosaic History of the Hebrew Church, as it was in the Old Testament patriarchal houses of the Fathers, Before and Under the Covenant. And in all those ceremonial preparations of the Service at Jerusalem. By which the Divine Legislator Moses instituted a ceremonial religion on Mount Sinai, to transplant the Seed of Abraham, through the Father Jacob, from the idolatrous Egypt, to its departure, to separate from the entire unbelieving world. And in the Land of Canaan, to set apart as a holy people and royal priesthood under the appearance of the Messiah. From the various ancient memoirs of the Hebrews, Canaanites, Zabeans, Egyptians, Syrians, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans elucidated. And generally furnished with many accurate engraved prints (...) Amsterdam, Willem and David Goeree, 1700 - first part - first and only edition - (54) + 728 + (20) pp. - calf leather, gold-stamped bindings, spines with pronounced ribbing, richly gold-embossed and title shield - 34 x 23 cm (FOLIO size) Condition: excellent / beautiful! - very neat original binding with solid joints; very neat, compact and sturdy block (as new!); very neat, fresh, and white paper (as new!). Complete. NB: photos dark due to twilight, paper is in reality very white! Provided with title engraving, unfoldable portrait, 4 illustrations in text, 6 full-page copper engravings, 3 double-page plates, 3 very large fold-out engravings. Entirely complete! (the book contains no list of plates). Stunning engravings. Very dark, sharp and detailed copper engravings by master engraver Jan Luiken. Magnificent leather binding with beautiful gold embossing, block and paper as new! First and only edition. Rare and precious edition, seldom offered! And rarely in such wonderful bookbinding and condition! A precious book, must-have for Old Testament scholars, Bible researchers and those interested in Jewish ceremonies and Jewish religion. Collectors-item! VERY LOW RESERVED PRICE (!)

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