1751 Works of Flavius Josephus Vol III Roger L’Estrange
Code: 11795
1751 Works of Flavius Josephus Vol III Roger L’Estrange Antique Leather Book
Description
An original 18th-century volume of The Works of Flavius Josephus, translated into English by Sir Roger L’Estrange, Volume III.
Published in Edinburgh by William Gray in 1751.
This volume contains:
The History of the Wars of the Jews with the Romans The Martyrdom of the Maccabees Philo’s Embassy from the Jews of Alexandria to Caius CaligulaApproximately 5 x 8 inches.
Bound in period leather with raised bands to the spine. The binding is now very heavily worn and distressed, with extensive rubbing, losses and deterioration to the leather, particularly at the spine and corners. There is age-related toning, spotting and staining to the pages.
A wonderfully atmospheric 275-year-old book, ideal for a collector of antiquarian books, Judaica, classical history or decorative old bindings.
Please study all photographs carefully for condition. Sold as an antique volume with substantial age-related wear.
