Antiquitates Apostolicae: Or, the History of the Lives, Acts and Martydoms of the Holy Apostles of Our Saviour, and the Two Evangelists, SS. Mark and Luke
by Cave, William
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: R. Norton for R. Royston , 1677. Hardback, contemporary mottled calf. 31.5cm x 20cm. Pp. [8], lxviii, [7], xvii, [1], 234. Engraved frontispiece, engraved folding genealogical plate and 30 smaller engravings on 15 leaves of text. Engraved illustrations within the text. Title printed in red and black. 3rd edition 1677. Joints cracked, hinges weak but holding. Binding slightly rubbed and worn, more so to corners of boards and spine ends. Scarce. A heavy book, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (r6). Hard Cover. Good.
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- Besleys Books (GB)
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- Title
- Antiquitates Apostolicae: Or, the History of the Lives, Acts and Martydoms of the Holy Apostles of Our Saviour, and the Two Evangelists, SS. Mark and Luke
- Author
- Cave, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- R. Norton for R. Royston
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1677
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