The Works of Flavius Josephus
London: D.A. Talboys, 1839. Fine Leather Bindings. London: Printed by D.A. Talboys for Thomas Tegg, 1839. Full calf. A handsome example of this 1839 London collection of Flavius Josephus's works, complete in 3 octavo (8.5"x5.75")volumes. All 3 volumes solid and VG+ in their full calf, with their lovely rebacked, gilt-decorated compartments, titles and bordering along the spines. Full contemporary-to-the-period calf panels AND contemporary-to-the-period calf rebackings. Marbled edges as well. One small name and date ("1861") at the top of Vol. I's title page, otherwise surprisingly clean and well-preserved. (Continuing from the title pages: "To Which Are Added Three Dissertations, Concerning Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, James the Just, God's Command to Abraham, Etc. -- With a Complete Index to the Whole." Text translated from its original Hebrew into English by William Whiston. Very Good +. VG+. Item #1174
Price: $1,200.00