GESSNER, Salomon.

The Death of Abel. In five books. Translated from the German of Mr. Gessner. By Mrs. Collier

Newcastle: printed by M. Brown, 1788 2nd edition. 20cm. 143[1]pp, copper-engraved frontis plate. Disbound. Browning and spotting throughout, especially to prelims - this does not compromise the text. The reference to second edition probably refers to the second edition published in Newcastle. From the Library of the Durham author, H. Conyers Surtees. ESTC: sole location NCp. Eighty one separate editions recorded from the 17661 first to 1795.

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Catalogue: Cain (Biblical Figure)

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