The Hebrew People: or, the History and Religion of the Israelites, from the Origin of the Nation to the Time of Christ: Deduced from the Writings of Moses, and Other Inspired Authors; and Illustrated by Copious References to the Ancient Records, Traditions, and Mythology of the Heathen World
New York: Lane & Scott, 1850. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 614pp. Contemporary 3/4 calf over cloth with gold lettering and tooling on spine. All paper edges marbled. Marbled endpapers. Remarkable work in which the author intended to present a complete view of the history and religion of the Hebrew people in a decidedly religious manner. He succeeded to arrange and condense into a limited compass the civil and religious history of a great people during 17 centuries. Moderate rubbing along edges of binding. Previous owner's signature in ink on title page. Moderate foxing on very first and very last pages. Very minor and sporadic browning/offsetting throughout. Binding and interior in overall good+ condition. g. Item #32272
Price: $95.00