The ancient history of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians:
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Main Author: Rollin, Charles (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Portsmouth, N.H.] Published by W. & D. Tredwell [i.e., Treadwell], Portsmouth; J. Bioren, & T.L. Plowman, Philadelphia; Munroe & Francis, Boston; and T. Clark, Portland 1805
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Item Description:"The plan of Babylon" intended for v. 2 is mislabeled "Vol. V" and "A view of the city and port of Alexandria and Isle of Pharos" intended for v. 5 is mislabeled "Vol. II. - Frontispiece portrait of Rollin, v. 1, signed "Tanner, sc." Instruction to binder: To face title page. - Includes bibliographical references. - Other plates also engraved by Benjamin Tanner. Some illustrations by J.J. Barralet. - There appear to be four issues of this edition, giving prominence in turn to the publishers in each of the four cities. Within each issue there are minor variations from volume to volume in the wording of the imprint. The present entry describes the "Portsmouth" issue; the copies in hand comprise v. 2 and 5 only. Imprint taken from v. 2. - Volume 1: xii, 419, [1] p., [3] leaves of plates (last page blank); v. 2: vi, 334 p., [1] folded leaf of plates; v. 3: [3], vi-vii, [1], 372 p., [2] folded leaves of plates; v. 4: v, [1], 334 p.; v. 5: iv, 360 p., [2] folded leaves of plates; v. 6: [2], ii, 428 p.; v. 7: vi, [i.e., iv], 356 p.; v. 8: [2], ii, 354 p
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