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Theatrum historicum theoretico-practicum in quo quatvor monarchiae, nempe prima quae est Babyloniorum & Assyriorum, secunda Medorum & Persarum, tertia Graecorum, quarta Romanorum, ...
by Christian Matthias (1584-1665)
3 parts in 1 volume.
Amsterdam, for L. Elzevier; 1648
With engraved frontispiece. Half-leather binding. Spine with raised bands and title label.
- Willems 1070. ADB XX, 628. First edition. -
Describes the four ancient monarchies: Babylonian, Assyrian - Median, Persian, Greek - Roman
The frontispiece with allegories of the four kingdoms.
Some wear of binding, damage to the upper end of the spine, minor toning
Period manuscript ownership entry.
Text in Latin
Size 7 by 8 3/4"
Reserve: $400.00
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by Christian Matthias (1584-1665)
3 parts in 1 volume.
Amsterdam, for L. Elzevier; 1648
With engraved frontispiece. Half-leather binding. Spine with raised bands and title label.
- Willems 1070. ADB XX, 628. First edition. -
Describes the four ancient monarchies: Babylonian, Assyrian - Median, Persian, Greek - Roman
The frontispiece with allegories of the four kingdoms.
Some wear of binding, damage to the upper end of the spine, minor toning
Period manuscript ownership entry.
Text in Latin
Size 7 by 8 3/4"
Reserve: $400.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1648 HISTORY of BABYLONIA PERSIA ASSYRIA GREECE & ROMAN EMPIRE antique ELZEVIER
Estimate $500-$600
Starting Price
$200
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jul 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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