Baumgarten,S.J.
Collection of explanatory pamphlets and supplements on general world history. Tle. 3-4 (of 6) in 1 vol. Halle, Gebauer 1750-56. 4°. With eng. Title vign. and 8 (1 folded) copper plates. 10, 398, 322, 56, 232, 428 pp., 12 leaves. Hardcover with ribbed boards and bibl. label. (rubbed, some dampstaining). Cf. Graesse III, 309 - Part 3 contains, among other things, a description of ancient Scythia, historical and critical explanations of the so-called Canon of Ptolemy, Syracusan kings and tyrants from Greek coins, the history of the Umbrians and Sabines, etc. Part 4 contains contributions on the history of the Turks, the Chinese, the population of America, etc. The coppers show coins. - Bibl. inscription on title and front pastedown, some light spotting.