Author: Calmet, A.
Title: Histoire de l'Ancien et du Nouveau Testament, et des juifs, pour servir d'Introduction l'Histoire ecclsiastique de l'abb Fleury. Nouvelle dition corrige (en 4 vols.complte).
Description: Paris, Martin, Coignard, Mariette & Gurin, 1737 4 vols. 4to (25x19 cm). End 18th century tortoise-shell patterned calf; spines nicely gilt, with title-labels; covers with gilt border and floral gilt stamps in corners; inner dentelle; endpapers marbled paper; edges gilt (some sl. rubbings and other sl. imperf. (see photo). In first volume label of the supposed binder 'J. Schmitz, Librairie ancienne, Reliure, Maestricht'. With woodcut head-pieces and 4 large cupper-engraved head-pieces with historical scenes. Each vol. with 4 blank endpapers. - Tome. 1: xvi,140,516 pp. Page 1-78 "Table Chronologique? ", 79-140 "Dissertation ou l'on fait voir l'excellence de l'Histoire des Hbreux? ", 516 p. "Histoire de l'Ancien Testament" (livre 1-3). - Tome. 2: (iv),676 pp. continuation (livre 3-6). - Tome 3: 676 pp. (cont. livre 7-10). - Tome 4: 666 pp. "Histoire des juifs et du Nouveau Testament". (p. 514-660 "Table gnrale". Page 661-666: "Privilge", "Errata" & "Avis au Relieur". Together with 5 engraved maps (4 folding) and 3 plans (folding). Two of the engravings surrounded by illustrations: "Plan et lvation du temple de Salomon" and "Carte du voage des Isralites". - Nice set in charming bindings. Gewicht/Weight: 5500 grs.

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