THE FIRST MODERN EDITION OF JOSEPHUS, translated from the original Greek. Printed in 1668. Royal Folio with fine engraved Maps. Calf and Gilt binding. NO COPIES IN THE AMERICAN AUCTION RECORDS FOR THE GRAND FOLIO EDITION. The last copy listed is 1990 (that small 8vo 1701 edition realized $475)The Book: Flavius (Joseph); Histoire des Juifs et Histoire de la guerre des Juifs contre les Romains, response a Appion, Martyre des Machabe'es par Flavius Joseph et sa vie ecrite par luy-mesme avec ce que Philon a escrit de son Ambassade vers l'Empereur Caïus Caligula. Paris, chez Pierre Le Petit, 1668. 520 pages + index, Traduit du Grec par Arnauld D'Andilly. Belle édition, enrichie de deux cartes gravées, dont une dépliante, d'en-têtes et de lettrines gravées. One volume in Grand Folio in a handsome binding of full leather and gilt and raised bands, light cropping to title with no loss, FINE ENGRAVED MAPS, and overall a splendid and attractive copy. The French translation of Josephus made by M. Arnauld d'Andilly was the first modern version of the works made from the original Greek text. This "Nouvelle Edition" includes large fold-out maps. ; French; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Jewish Studies, Bible, Biblical, Travel, Israel, Palestine,Kabbalah, Judaica, Jewish Studies, Hebrew, Talmud, Rashi,
Title: Histoire de la Guerre des Juifs Contre les Romains, response a Appion, Martyre des Machabe'es par Flavius Joseph et sa vie ecrite par luy-mesme avec ce que Philon a escrit de son Ambassade vers l'Empereur Caïus Caligula
Location Published: Paris, chez Pierre Le Petit: 1668
Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket
Categories: Books and Manuscripts General Overview, 17th Century Rare Book, 17th Century Judaica, All
Seller ID: 000438
Keywords: jewish studies bible biblical travel israel palestine kabbalah judaica jewish studies
