Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Women of the Bible from Eve of the Old to the Marys of the New Testament
New York: Miller, Orton & Co., 1857. 16th thousand. Hardcover. Small octavo (7 3/4 x 5"). Original gilt- and blind-stamped brown cloth, with gold lettering to spine. Tissue-guarded additional engraved title. Illustrated head- and tailpieces.
In this remarkable work, Phineas Camp Headley "covers nearly all the heroic and distinguished women of the Bible, from Eve to the Marys of the New Testament, in chronological order. Headley writes a biographical and character sketch of each woman, while weaving major themes of the Bible through each sketch.
Obviously a skilled story teller, Headley tells not only what was, but what might have been, by looking at the Bible and the manners and customs of that day." (From the Publishers)
This book contains 19 in-text engravings, each depicting a woman of the Bible.
Minor shelf wear and fading to spine. Pages age-toned along margin. Foxing to the very first and very last leaves. Binding in overall good, interior in good to very good condition. g to vg. Item #41347
Price: $95.00