Rare 1706 French Edition of Flavius Josephus' "Jewish Antiquities" in 2 Volumes
Title: Rare 1706 French Edition of Flavius Josephus' "Jewish Antiquities" in 2 Volumes
Description: This is a rare 2-volume leather-bound set of "Jewish Antiquities" by Flavius Josephus, published in French in 1706 in Paris, France. The books are in overall good condition, with some minor wear and tear. There are some edge cracks on the lower portion of the spine of volume 1, and some wear on the right front lower corner of volume 2. There are no missing pages, rips, or tears. The books are complete and tight.
Volume 1 ends with page 493, and volume 2 ends with page 505.
This is a rare and valuable set of books that would make a great addition to any library or collection.
Product Details:
- Author: Flavius Josephus
- Title: Jewish Antiquities
- Edition: French, 1706
- Publisher: Chez Jean-Roulland, Paris
- Binding: Leather
- Condition: Overall good, with some minor wear and tear
- Pages: 986 (in total)
Brief History of 1706 Copies: The 1706 French edition of "Jewish Antiquities" by Flavius Josephus is a rare and valuable book. It was the first time that Josephus' work had been translated into French, and it was a popular book in its day. Only a handful of copies are known to exist today, making this a truly special find.