Author: SHUCKFORD, SAMUEL (1693/4-1754)
Title: The sacred and prophane history of the world connected, from the creation of the world to the dissolution of the Assyrian empire at the Death of Sardanapalus, and to the Declension of the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel, under the Reigns of Ahaz and Pekah [complete in 2 volumes]
Description: London : printed for R. Knaplock. and J. Tonson. 1728-30. 1728. First Edition. Very good copies bound in contemporary full aniline calf. ruled in blind. Gilt-blocked leather labels on spines with some loss. particularly to label of vol. 2. Raised bands. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat worn as with age. All edges speckled. Internally. pages are quite clean and sound are considering the age of the volumes. Remains quite well-preserved overall. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Physical description: 2v. plates. maps (some folding) ; 20cm. Subjects: Jewish people -- Jews -- History -- Ancient history. Notes: Title pages in red and black with double-lined borders. Headpieces and historiated initials. A third volume was published in 1737. Referenced by: English Short Title Catalog. T193628.Weight in Kg appr.:

Keywords: