The Works of Flavius Josephus, the Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian and Celebrated Warrior. In four volumes, to which are added Three Dissertations Concerning Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, James the Just, God's Command to Abraham, &c. With an index to the whole and copperplates. (4 Volume Set)
New York: Printed and Published by T. Simpson & Co., 1809. Hardcover. 8vo. 4 volumes. 447pp. 424pp. 432pp. 445pp. Contemporary full leather binding of the period with maroon title-labels. Complete four volume set containing some of the works by the great Jewish historian. Illustrated with two fold-out plates. One is a plan of Jerusalem, the other a map of places mentioned in the New Testament. Fontispiece and map of Jerusalem are copper engravings. Text is in English.
Contains:
1) Antiquities of the Jews. [all of vol. 1 and 2, part of vol. 3]
2) Life of Flavius Josephus [vol. 3]
3) Wars of the Jews [vol. 3, 4]
4) Against Apion [vol. 4]
Heavy age wear on bindings. Front board and free front endpaper of Vol. I detached but present. Joints of other volumes split but holding. Title-label of vol. 1 missing. Ex libris of Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati on inside of front boards. Blind library stamps on title-pages. Some age toning and sporadic foxing throughout. Rippling to pages. Pencil markings / numbers scribbled on front and rear endpapers of volumes I, III & IV. Bindings in fair to poor, interior in overall good- condition. fair. Item #20283
Price: $375.00