The Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus (Two volume set in contemporary custom-made leather jackets)

JOSEPHUS, Flavius (William Whiston, and Samuel Burder)

Published by Printed and Published by S. Walker, Newbury-Street, Boston, 1823

About this Item

Two volumes (vol. 1 is dated 1823; vol. 2 is dated 1821). Translated and with explanatory notes by William Whiston, revised by Samuel Burder. Quartos. Each volume with a title page printed in red and black. With 20 engraved plates: vol. 1 has 15 plates (including the frontispiece portrait of Josephus and one folded plate); vol. 2 has 5 engraved plates (including the frontispiece view of Jerusalem). Laid-in is an octavo letterpress sheet "Directions for placing the plates". Bound in contemporary calf, dark red spine labels lettered in gold, edges sprinkled dark blue. Modest scattered foxing, a few small nicks and scuffing to the spine of vol. 2, overall very good. Each volume has a contemporary custom made legal calf (or sheep) protective jacket, French folded over the boards and hand-stitched in place vertically across the pastedowns from the top and bottom flaps. Each jacket also has a small rectangular piece cut out from the spine to reveal the spine label. The jackets have some darkening to the spines, wear to the edges and joints, and a few scattered tears to the corners and spine ends. A very good early American edition, featuring handsome engravings by John B. Neagle and T. Kelly, in scarce handmade leather jackets. Seller Inventory # 412765

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Genuine Works of Flavius Josephus (Two ...

Publisher: Printed and Published by S. Walker, Newbury-Street, Boston

Publication Date: 1823

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good