Online Auction 019 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

"The History of the Old and New Testament" – Nicolas Fontaine – London, 1701 – Many Engravings / Five Maps

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The History of the Old and New Testament, extracted out of Sacred Scripture, and Writings of the Fathers, by Sieur de Royaumont (Nicolas Fontaine). London: R. Blome, 1701. English. Second edition. Two parts in one volume.
A composition by the French theologist Nicolas Fontaine (1625-1709), reviewing the history of the Old and New Testament. Accompanied by 239 engravings depicting biblical scenes and by five maps (including a map of Jerusalem and a map presenting the route of the journey of the Israelites in the desert, and more).
[5] leaves, 212 pp, [6] leaves, 84, [1], 62-187 pp) 239 engravings (on 132 plates). The engraving preceding the first title page is missing. Good-fair overall condition. Stains. Tears, some of them affecting the engravings, most of them restored with paper. The first gathering is loose. Worn, rubbed leather binding with tears.
Scholarly Books and Travelogues, Maps and Prints
Scholarly Books and Travelogues, Maps and Prints