Tzemach David, Jewish and world history, three parts, by R. David Gans. Frankfurt am Main, 1692. Second edition of parts I-II, first edition of part III.
Additional engraved title page, depicting King David and King Solomon, with four beasts representing the four exiles: Babylonian, Median, Greek and Roman.
The first two parts are identical to those in the first edition (Prague, 1592). In this edition, a third part was added, containing the annals of the subsequent century - 1592-1692.
Ownership inscription on the title page: "Belongs to the leader Moshe Amelunxen" (with his signature extending over the first leaves). Additional ownership inscription on verso of title page.
47, [5]; 81, 81-95, [8] leaves. 19 cm. Darkened paper. Good condition. Stains. Lower margin of title page trimmed, slightly affecting border, with some loss. Verso of title page reinforced with paper. Worming to several leaves, not affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions on endpapers. Early binding, with damage and library label.
See: Stefansky Classics, p. 539.