A short view of the whole scripture history: With a continuation of the Jewish affairs from the Old Testament till the time of Christ : and an account of the chief prophecies that relate to him Watts, Isaac

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[FIRST THUS] Boston: Charles Ewer, 1819. Small hardcover bound in full calf leather with gilt-lettered title label on spine. [2], xii, 292 pages. Stated First American Edition (but preceded by: Carlisle [PA]: George Kline, 1797). Watts (1674-1748), was an Independent minister and writer, publishing this work designed for a wide, popular audience. This edition was his Short View of the Whole Scripture History, written in a catechismal question-and-answer form as a simple introduction meant to appeal to the novice reader. Leather is worn and skimmed but remains solid, front blank page partially glued to past-down with institutional stamping, general age-toning and foxing, otherwise a good solid copy of this rare title. (front r,s).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A short view of the whole scripture history: With a continuation of the Jewish affairs from the Old Testament till the time of Christ : and an account of the chief prophecies that relate to him Watts, Isaac
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Collectible; Good