An historical, critical, geographical, chronological, and etymological dictionary of the Holy Bible, in three volumes. . ... The whole ... illustrated with above one hundred and sixty copper-plates. ... To which is annexed, Bibliotheca sacra, or a copious catalogue of the best editions and versions of the Bible; ... Written originally in French, by ... Augustin Calmet, ... And now translated into English, ... by Samuel D'Oyly, ... and John Colson, ...
Augustin Calmet (1672 - 1757)
Category
Books
Date
1732
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3052612
Summary
Bibliographic description
3v.,plates . ill.., maps, plans . fol... Provenance: Bookplate in each vol.: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth-century panelled calf bindings; blind roll on board edges; gilt title labels and vol. nos. on spines.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Augustin Calmet (1672 - 1757) John Colson Samuel D'Oyly