Description
The Life of Erasmus. Written by John Jortin, et. al. Printed in London for J. Whiston and B. White. 1758. In two volumes. [6] + 630 and 753 pp. 10.5” x 6.5”. 4to. Hardcover full leather with rebacked spines. In good condition, with light scuffing and wear to exteriors. Spines attractively rebacked, with title and volume labels of Volume II replaced. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Ex-library from the Wilberforce Library, with library bookplate and additional ex-libris bookplate at front of each volume. Includes slightly oversized portrait frontispiece in Volume I, along with facsimile examples of Erasmus’ writing at rear of each volume. Assorted markings, primarily at front. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and attractively preserved pair of volumes on the life of Dutch theologian Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536). Compiled by English church historian John Jortin (1698-1770), whose other works included Christian apologetics, a short-lived magazine in the 1730s, and various pamphlets. Please note size of and weight of volumes. COLH1758FNOX
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