A SYSTEM OF CHRONOLOGY: Containing, I. An explanation of the principles of this science; together with an account of the most remarkable epocus, Æras, and periods, the dates and extent of which are ascertained. II. A chronological history, which exhibits a connected view of the time, mode, and circumstances of the origin, progress, decline, and fall of every considerable kingdom, from the earliest period to the present. III. A list of several eclipses before the Christian Æra, observed by astronomers, or recorded by historians, and of all eclipses from A.D. 1, to A.D. 1900, with an explanatory preface. IV. A chronological list of councils, in which the date, place, and subject of every council are specified. V. Chronological tables and char

Playfair, James.

Published by Edinburgh : Printed for William. and sold by L. C. Dilly J. Walter and J. Robson, 1784

1st Ed. Folio. vi,[2],8,419,[1]p. 7 plates on 12 sheets including some folding (offset), 1 un-numbered plate. [Lacking half title]. Light age toning, occasional spotting, contemporary half calf with marbled boards, some surface wear to boards, intricate gilt tooling with gilt lettered label to spine, some cracking to joints with rope starting to be exposed in part. ESTC T129556;James Playfair (1738 1819), Church of Scotland minister and writer on geography. US$677. Seller Inventory # 289935

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Title: A SYSTEM OF CHRONOLOGY: Containing, I. An ...
Publisher: Edinburgh : Printed for William. and sold by L. C. Dilly J. Walter and J. Robson
Publication Date: 1784
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition