The History of the Old and New Testament Extraced from the Sacred Scriptures, The Holy Fathers and other Ecceliatical Writers
Jermiah Bright, James Brooks, John Stuart and James Holland, 1712. Fourth Impression, Folio, includes five double-page engraved maps, 259 plates. The History of the Old and New Testament (often called the Bible de Royaumont), originally published in French in 1669, is a renowned illustrated Bible synopsis written by Nicolas Fontaine under the pseudonym Le Sieur de Royaumont. Created while in prison, this influential work features detailed summaries, moral commentary, and numerous engravings, aiming to make scripture accessible. This is the Fourth edition of the English Translation. It's highly regarded for it's detailed engravings and woodcuts. Contemporary binding in 1/4 leather, generally internally clean and bright but with occasional page with staining or toning, plate 85 "Goliath Slaine - 2. Samuel 17" plate crudely repaired with tape in the past. Overall a great and very presentable copy 435 by 285mm (17¼ by 11¼ inches). Item #32892
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