AN UNIVERSAL HISTORY FROM THE EARLIEST ACCOUNT OF TIME TO THE PRESENT: COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL AUTHORS

London: J. Batley, E. Symon, T. Osborne, & J. Crokatt, 1736 - 1738. First Edition. Hardcover. Three folio (8-1/2" x 13-1/2") volumes (of 7) bound in contemporary calf-backed marbled boards with gilt-lettered morocco spine labels. Illustrated with 5 full-page engraved plates, 6 folding plates, 2 folding plans, and 18 folding maps. The first 3 volumes of the set. Included are several maps of the Holy Land, Egypt, Syria, Sicily, Armenia, etc. as well as folding plans of Jerusalem, and plates depicting the pyramids and Sphinx, the Camp of the Israelites, Babylon, Persepolis, Noah's Ark, etc. Sporadic light foxing, but generally clean, the maps and plates fresh, one with a long closed tear. The binding dry and worn, all covers neatly detached. Good or better. Item #020362

Price: $350.00