The genuine works of Flavius Josephus, the Jewish historian. . Translated from the original Greek, according to Havercamp's accurate edition. With notes of the learned Reland, Cellarius, Dean Aldrich, and Dr. Bernard; none of which are in any other translation. Illustrated with new plans and descriptions of the Tabernacle of Moses, the temples of Solomon, Herod, and Ezekiel; and with correct maps of Judea and Jerusalem. Together with large notes and observations, contents, parallel texts of scripture, and compleat indexes: also the true chronology of the several histories, adjusted in the margin. And an exact account of the Jewish coins, weights, and measures. By William Whiston, M.A. A new edition corrected. In four volumes. ...
Flavius Josephus (c.37-c.100)
Category
Books
Date
1755
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 3038197
Summary
Bibliographic description
4v. . ill.., fold. map, fold. plan . 8vo.. Previous shelfmark: F.1.11-14. Not identified in 1796 inventory. Christies, 21 June, 2004, lot 618.. Provenance: Bookplate in each vol: Chirk Castle R. E. Myddelton [i.e. Robert Edward Myddelton (1866-1949)]; crest, signed and dated: W.P.B. 1914. manuscript inscription on title page: "Anne Capell".. Binding: Eighteenth-century sprinkled calf bindings; gilt roll on board edges. Each vol. rebacked in gold-tooled calf, with red gilt title and brown gilt vol. no. labels. Marbled endpapers.
Makers and roles
Flavius Josephus (c.37-c.100) Henry Aldrich (1647/8 - 1710) Edward Bernard (1638-1696) Christoph Cellarius (1638-1707) Adriaan Reelant (1676-1718) William Whiston (1667 - 1752)