Histoire des Juifs, Ecrite Par Flavius Joseph, Sous le Titre de Antiquitez Judaiques, Traduite Sur l'Original Grec reveu sur divers Manuscrits, Par Monsieur Arnauld D'Andilly. Paris and Brussels: Henry Fricx, 1676.
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A beautiful set in contemporary bindings of the famous Robert Arnauld d'Andilly edition of Josephus' History of the Jews, the prominent French Jansenist. By the elegance of his language, he was among the major poets, writers and translators of 17th century French classicism. A fervent Catholic, he played an important role in the history of Jansenism and was one of the Solitaires of Port-Royal-des-Champs. He was also renowned for his part in the development of the pruning of fruit trees, to which he was devoted.
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Size: 98 x 163 mm (approx., each)
Condition:
Contemporary full calf bindings, spines finely tooled in gilt, bindings rubbed and a little dry. All boards securely attached, bindings secure, stand without shelf lean. Very attractive on the shelf. Foot of backstrip of first volume slightly loose. No attached bookplates or ownership inscriptions. Uncollated. Generally bright and clean throughout the text blocks of each volume. An attractive set of this scarce edition of Josephus.
