An institution of general history, from the beginning of the world to the monarchy of Constantine the Great, composed in such method and manner as never yet was extant

by Howel, William

$2,000 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

London: Henry Herringman, 1661. First edition, folio, pp. [8], 881, [3]; contemporary full calf, blindstamped rules on covers with blindstamped fleurons in the corners, red morocco label; a very good copy, unrestored. Massive history of the ancient world, from "the beginning of the world" to the Roman Empire. Praised by..... More

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