The history of the Old [-New] Testament : extracted out of sacred Scripture and writings of the fathers, for the government of our actions in all conditions : illustrated with sculptures, aptly and acurately delineated and engraven by skilful artists ... / translated from the works of the learned le sieur de Royaumont by Mr. John Coughen, Master of Arts, and supervised by Dr. Anthony Horneck, and other orthodox divines.

Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament. English

London : Printed by Samuel Roycroft, for Richard Blome, dwelling in King Street, by the chapel near Golden Square, where the volumes are to be delivered : as also by Mr. Nott, in the Pall-Mall; Mr. Lownes, by the Savoy Gate; Mr. Southby, at the Harrow by the Royal Exchange, booksellers, and by Mr. Richards in Stanhope-Street, near Clare-Market, bookbinder, MDCXC-MDCXVIII [1688-1690]

2 v. : ill., maps ; 44 cm (fol.)

"By N. Fontaine assisted by L.I. Le Maistre de Sacy"--BM.
Translation by John Coughen and Joseph Raynor of: Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament.
The history of the Old Testament, v. 1 (Wing F1408), is dated 1690; The history of the New Testament, v. 2 (Wing F1406), is dated 1688.
Physical description, v. 1. Signatures: pi² a² A-3G²; pagination: [8], 212 p., [1], 154, [3] leaves of plates (3 folded) : ill., maps -- v. 2. Signatures: pi² A*-B*² C*1 A-3F² 3G1; pagination: [14], 210 p., [1], 84, [2] leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill., maps.
Illustrations drawn by G. Freman, a few by B. Lense; engraved by: P.P. Bouche, J. Kip, F.H. Van Hove, and M. Vander Guiest [i.e., Michael Vander Gucht?], Burnford, [I.L. or M. or P.] Masson [cannot identify], and Van Somer [Mathias or Johannes?].
Printed in two columns.
List of subscribers in v. 1.

numerous running tears, some small holes; v.2 title page & following leaf stuck together

English short title catalogue (ESTC), R14949
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R235172
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), F1408
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), F1406

History of the Old Testament
History of the New Testament

Great Britain -- England -- London.

182- 899f

Burn hole on v. 1 title page; p. 89-90, with slight losses. Plate 145 misnumbered '143'; on the verso is a duplicate of plate 146, misnumbered '144'. Autograph: Robert Petre; armorial bookplate (motto: Sans Dieu rien): The Right Honble. Robert James Ld. Petre Thorndon in Essex. Child's pencil doodles on several plates in v. 1. Strips of paper apparently used as bookmarks laid in. Bought from D. Webster, 1961.08.02.

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