Flavius Josephus (Jeruzalem 37 - Rome Ca. 100 ): All works, very rare and beautiful set in 3 sublime intact blindstamped vellum bindings , with all the maps & hundreds of engravings !! Amsterdam, 1722-1727
One of the most beautiful and richest illustrated Dutch editions ever published !!
3 extraordinary volumes in matching full vellum bindings with after 300 years still intact joints, which is rare.
Excellent complete set, with the seven fold outs and all the maps. The tabs in the books giving an indication of the immense amount of engravings within the text mostly by the hand of the master engraver Jan Luyken. Complete, compact, solid. Occasional browning, otherwise excellent, in top condition, all maps & engravings with powerful and sharp print
JACOB BASNAGE : ORIGINAL TITLE IN DUTCH : Vervolg op FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS of ALGEMENE HISTORIE der JOODSCHE NATIE, behelzende ene uitvoerige beschrijving van derzelver regerings-vorm, Godsdienst, Gezichten en Plegtigheden, nevens de veranderingen , daar in voorgevallen, (...) - AMSTERDAM & DELFT, Gerard onder de Linden, Reinier Boitet, 1726 - blindstamped parchment with arabesque ornaments - 42,5 x 26 x 5,5 cm - Amsterdam by Joannes Oosterwyk in 1722 - 42,5 x 26 x 7,5 cm
The printing was distributed in large editions in the 18th century. It was as popular as the Bible itself. This historical account of the Roman governor, historian and philosopher Flavius Josephus about the history of the Jewish people was extremely important. His account largely follows the histories of the OT & NT.
The popularity of these editions is partly based on the immense number of engravings. Hundreds! Just in Flavius Josephus. Plus foldouts from Icones Biblicae and maps and plans.
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