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A compleat history of the Holy Bible, contained in the Old and New Testament: in which have been inserted the occurrences that happened during the space of four hundred years, from the days of the prophet Malachi to the birth of our blessed Saviour ... : and a journal of his peregrination ... Illustrated with note, explaining several difficult texts, rectifying all mis-translations, and reconciling many seeming contradictions.... Collected from Prideaux, Stackhouse, Howel, and other writers ... by Laurence Clarke, A.M.
by CLARKE, Laurence
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London: Printed for the author, and sold by the booksellers in town and country [through 1740], 1739. Early Reprint. Complete in two volumes, with numerous copperplate engravings. 4to: xii,13-616,46; [2],619-722,xx,21-390,47-82[pp. 73-76 omitted (as always), but text continuous and complete],[2]pp, with portrait frontispiece (in vol. I) and 89 full-page plates (some with two or four engravings), and numerous head- and tail-pieces and historiated initials. Separate pagination and divisional title in vol. II: A Compleat History of the Holy Gospel. Full contemporary calf, covers framed in double gilt rules and rat's tooth role in blind, spines in six compartments divided by gilt-ruled raised bands, fawn morocco lettering pieces gilt, title pages in red and black. Copper-engraved armorial book plate of G. M. B. Napier, Esq. to front paste-down of vol. II (evidence of book plate removal from front paste-down of vol. I). An excellent example with light scratches and scuffs to boards; bindings square and secure, pages crisp with minor worming to lower corners (far from text) of final 40 leaves of vol. I. Scarce: Literary Hub Discover lists two libraries (Oxford, University of Wales). ESTC (T167595) adds three. Lowndes 472 (for first edition). The Bible interpreted in a manner accessible to lay-people, originally published in 1737. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).
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- A compleat history of the Holy Bible, contained in the Old and New Testament: in which have been inserted the occurrences that happened during the space of four hundred years, from the days of the prophet Malachi to the birth of our blessed Saviour ... : and a journal of his peregrination ... Illustrated with note, explaining several difficult texts, rectifying all mis-translations, and reconciling many seeming contradictions.... Collected from Prideaux, Stackhouse, Howel, and other writers ... by Laurence Clarke, A.M.
- Author
- CLARKE, Laurence
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- 1
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- Early Reprint
- Publisher
- Printed for the author, and sold by the booksellers in town and country [through 1740]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1739
- Keywords
- Bible—History of Biblical events.
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