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The complete works of Flavius Josephus : comprising The history of the Jews, &c. ; and the life of Josephus, written by himself / translated by William Whiston ; with a geographical summary of the land of promise, illustrated with coloured maps, and a sequel to The history of the Jews, continued to the present time
by Josephus, Flavius. Whiston, William (1667-1752)
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About This Item
London ; New York : London Printing and Publishing Company, 1875. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor copy bound in full aniline calf over boards with a leather gilt blocked label to the spine. Front board detached but present. General wear and tear as with age. Text remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Provenance; from the library of John Black with the owner's library stamp dated July, 28, 1878. Physical description; xx, 824 p., [29] leaves of plates : ill., maps. Notes; Added illustrated title page. Originally issued in 15 fascicles. Includes index. Subjects; Jews History. Jews Antiquities. Genre; Illustrated.
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- Title
- The complete works of Flavius Josephus : comprising The history of the Jews, &c. ; and the life of Josephus, written by himself / translated by William Whiston ; with a geographical summary of the land of promise, illustrated with coloured maps, and a sequel to The history of the Jews, continued to the present time
- Author
- Josephus, Flavius. Whiston, William (1667-1752)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London ; New York : London Printing and Publishing Company
- Date Published
- 1875
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