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Author: [Adrichem, Christiaan van]
Title: A Description and Explanation of 268. Places in Jerusalem and in the Suburbs Thereof, as it Flourished in the Time of Jesus Christ
Place: London
Publisher: Printed for R.I. and P.S.
Date: 1653
Item # : 210313
Sale Number   431
Lot Number   1
Sale Name    
Americana & World History: Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera from the Library of Calvin P. Otto
Sale Date   07/01/2010
Price realized   $ 144
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Description:
[4], 91, [5] pp. Lacking the B signature (preliminary matter, pages v-viii). Engraved frontispiece (possibly supplied from a different work as none called for in ESTC). Lacking the 6 folding plates called for at the rear. (4to) 19.5x14.7 cm. (7¾x5¾").
Translated from the Latin edition of 1585 by Thomas Tymme. ESTC locates 5 copies, only one of which is in the United States. Wing A600A citing a 1654 edition.
Condition:
Disbound, lacking 2 leaves and 6 plates, edges worn; fair.
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