Apparatus Biblicus: or, An Introduction to the Holy Scriptures in Three Books...and A New Method of Reading the Scriptures
London: S. Palmer, 1723. John Pine. First Edition. Leather. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. The first Latin edition was 1711. This is the first edition in English. Bernard Lamy (1640-1715) was a French Oratorian, mathematician and theologian. This book was "Done into English from the French, with Notes and Additions".
Nicely rebound in full leather with a hubbed spine and dark brown leather label stamped in gilt lettering. Frontispiece engraving is titled "The Law was given by Moses, but Grace & Truth by Jesus Christ". Indexed. 540 pp.Illustrated with thirty copper-plates (13 fold-out), by John Pine, prominent engraver, along with smaller engravings within the introductory pages. Measurements are: 10 inches tall x 7.5 inches wide x 2 inches thick.
Book I: Of the Origin, History, and Antiquities of the Jews
Book II: Of the Canon, Authors, Original texts, Versions, Editions and Interpretations of the Scripture.
Book III: Of the False Gods, Animals, Precious Stones, Diseases, and Publick Sports mentioned in the Scriptures.
Together with an Explanation of Scriptural Names.
CONDITION: Minor external wear and light scratches. Leaves are quite bright with only occasional foxing. Text is without markings, crisp and clean. The illustrations are marvelous. A lovely copy.
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10" tall x 7.5" wide x 2" thick.
Item #042863
ISBN: B000YCTHWQ
Price: $400.00