Warburton rev (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Still handsome exemplar, stands easily upright on the shelf. First Edition, bound in brown leather, five raised bands, sharply, distinct gilt lettering over burgundy leather label, a seeming accession label to spine head. Some chipping to spine head and foot, cracking to front joint, moderate rubbing to, scuffing of edges, extremities. Previous owner's bookplate inside front flap, light toning throughout, but clean and unmarked. Printed by William Bowyer for J. and P. Knapton, says the biography of the printer. The book in question considers the aborted project under Roman emperor Julian (361?363 C.E.) to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem. Emperor Julian has been called "Julian the Apostate" for having reversed Emperor Constantine's Christianization campaign and by supporting the revival of "traditional" Roman religious practices. This fascinating account is of an Emperor Julian who thought he could have rebuilt at an extravagant expense, the proud Temple once at Jerusalem. The account covers also his relationship with the major contractor, Alypius of Antioch. xlii [1], 2-286 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets. …

Full Calf. Zustand: Very Good Plus. Book measures 20x13.cm. xlii,286pp. Bound in full calf, raised bands, gilt lines, leather label. At some time, the spine has been rebacked. Binding in very good clean condition. Internally, some spotting to first and last few pages. Pages in very good clean condition. A very nice copy, in a very attractive binding. F Size: 8vo.…