The Works of Flavius Josephus, The Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian, and Celebrated Warrior. To which are added, Three Dissertations, concerning Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, James the Just, God’s Command to Abraham, &c. with an Index to the Whole. Translated by William Whiston, in Four Volumes.

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4 vols., 8vo, pp. [ii], 455, [1]; [ii], 429, [1]; [ii], 446; [ii], 476 + frontispiece and folding map to vol. 1. Near-contemporary half black calf, black cloth boards, red morocco labels, spines divided by raised bands gilt. Lightly toned, a touch of spotting, a few openings a little soiled, one leaf partially untrimmed. A little rubbed, boards lightly marked. Ownership inscriptions of Farmery to title-pages, one dated 1864.