Description: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA) presents ... An Ecclesiastical History, Ancient and Modern,... (Vols 2-5 only of 6 volumes) Author:John Lawrence Mosheim Publisher:R. Baynes Release Date:1819 Jacket Condition: Seller Category:Christian Protestant Qty Available:1 Condition:Collectible: Good Media:Hardcover Notes: This is Volumes 2, 3, 4 and 5 ONLY of a 6 volume set. (Missing Volumes 1 and 6). Translated into English from the Latin original edition of 1726 by Archibald MacLaine. This is one of numerous reprints of the second edition. All four books are a matching half light brown leather and light brown textured publisher's cloth. Hubbed spines bear five raised bands with gilt ornamentation. Speckled edges. On a shelf, these four books span 4.75 inches. Volume II is 588 pages. Volume III is 468 pages. Volume IV is indexed with 412 pages. Volume V is 517 pages. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Lawrence Mosheim (1693-1755) was a German Lutheran church historian, who also held the title of President of the German Society. His exegetical writings, characterized by learning and good sense, and his sermons showed considerable elegance and mastery of style. His Ecclesiastical History provided a crucial source for Edward Gibbon's decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, and Gibbon borrowed many of Mosheim's arguments. (Wikipedia). CONDITION: Ex-library with book plates and small stamps inside. Moderate external wear, and spine labels are missing. Several hinges are cracked or starting, yet boards are still well affixed and the bindings are quite sound. Top of one back strip damaged. Leaves have only lightly toned with foxing predominantly within endpapers. Unmarked except for library annotation. A nice antiquarian set. Due to its size and weight, an additional shipping charge may apply and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!
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Publisher: R. Baynes
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Lawrence Mosheim
Language: English
Book Title: An Ecclesiastical History, Ancient and Modern,... (Vols 2-5 only
