Author: John Mack Gregory
Title: An Account of the Sepulchers of the Antients, and a Description of Their Monuments
Description: London, Printed for the Author by J. Barns et al, 1712 . First edition. Leather. The author's presentation copy of this vanishingly scarce account of ancient sepulchers, written by John Mack Gregory. The first edition. A presentation copy from the author, with 'Ex dono auctoris' to the rear of the work.Very scarce work, with only two known copies held at institutional libraries. Bound in panelled calf, with the gilt emblem to The Society of Writers to the Signet, to the front cover. This work was entitled 'An Account of the Sepulchers of the Antients, and a Description of their Monuments, from the Creation of the World, to the Building of the Pyramids, and from Thence to the Destruction of Jerusalem; In Two Parts: The First Comprehending Those that as in Asia, and the Second Those in Africa&apos. Gregory's work was intended to be an introduction to a larger work, and a second part, although this was never published. This work contains only the first part, as is the only part published. Written by Professor of Geography and History, John Mack Gregory. Claimed by the author to be the first account on this subject, containing several geographical and historical remarks relating to monuments and other areas of significance found in Asia in the early eighteenth century. With a preface, giving an account of the work and proposals for future publications. With two pages entitled 'Proposals for Printing, by Subscription' following the preface.The bookplate of Scottish politician, Sir John Anstruther. Bound in panelled calf, with the gilt emblem to The Society of Writers to the Signet, to the front cover. Externally, sound, with rubbing to joints and extremities. Joints are cracked, with boards a little tenderly held. The odd mark to leather. Scattered spotting to endpapers. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned, with scattered spotting, heavier to the first and last pages. Ink inscription to the rear blank. Bookplate to the verso of the title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Keywords: John Mack Gregory account of the sepulchers of the antients history first edition account of the sepulchers of the antients None
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Title: An Account of the Sepulchers of the Antients, and a Description of Their Monuments
Description: London, Printed for the Author by J. Barns et al, 1712 . First edition. Leather. The author's presentation copy of this vanishingly scarce account of ancient sepulchers, written by John Mack Gregory. The first edition. A presentation copy from the author, with 'Ex dono auctoris' to the rear of the work.Very scarce work, with only two known copies held at institutional libraries. Bound in panelled calf, with the gilt emblem to The Society of Writers to the Signet, to the front cover. This work was entitled 'An Account of the Sepulchers of the Antients, and a Description of their Monuments, from the Creation of the World, to the Building of the Pyramids, and from Thence to the Destruction of Jerusalem; In Two Parts: The First Comprehending Those that as in Asia, and the Second Those in Africa&apos. Gregory's work was intended to be an introduction to a larger work, and a second part, although this was never published. This work contains only the first part, as is the only part published. Written by Professor of Geography and History, John Mack Gregory. Claimed by the author to be the first account on this subject, containing several geographical and historical remarks relating to monuments and other areas of significance found in Asia in the early eighteenth century. With a preface, giving an account of the work and proposals for future publications. With two pages entitled 'Proposals for Printing, by Subscription' following the preface.The bookplate of Scottish politician, Sir John Anstruther. Bound in panelled calf, with the gilt emblem to The Society of Writers to the Signet, to the front cover. Externally, sound, with rubbing to joints and extremities. Joints are cracked, with boards a little tenderly held. The odd mark to leather. Scattered spotting to endpapers. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned, with scattered spotting, heavier to the first and last pages. Ink inscription to the rear blank. Bookplate to the verso of the title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Keywords: John Mack Gregory account of the sepulchers of the antients history first edition account of the sepulchers of the antients None
Price: GBP 750.00 = appr. US$ 1070.99 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 919Q1
- Book number: 919Q1
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