250 - Judaica

Judaica Flavius, Josephus, and R. P. Gillet A new translation of the historian Josephus, based on the Greek ... by R. P. Gillet. 4 volumes. With an engraved portrait and 7 copper plates, as well as additional vignettes. Paris, Chaubert & Herissant, 1756–1767. 4°. Contemporary leather binding with rich gilt decoration and gilt labels (Vol. 1: joints slightly cracked; Vol. 3: slightly stained; Vol. 4: minor damage to the front cover). First edition of Gillet’s translation in 4 decorative full-leather volumes. — In the context of the 18th-century Enlightenment, this translation holds special significance, as Gillet translated the text directly from the original Greek rather than using the Latin translations of late antiquity. Equally valuable are his extensive critical and historical notes. The work thus exemplifies the 18th-century endeavor to philologically and precisely study ancient Jewish and early Christian sources and make them accessible. - Bookplate on the inside cover; small stamp on the title pages; vol. 4 has a small wormhole in the outer margin at the beginning. First edition of Gillet’s translation in 4 decorative full-leather volumes. - In the context of the 18th-century Enlightenment, this translation holds special significance, as Gillet translated the text directly from the original Greek rather than using the Latin translations of late antiquity. Equally valuable are his extensive critical and historical notes. The work thus exemplifies the 18th-century endeavor to study ancient Jewish and early Christian sources philologically and precisely and to make them accessible. Contemporary leather binding with rich embossing and title labels (Vol. 1: spines slightly cracked; Vol. 3: slightly stained; Vol. 4: minor damage to the front cover). - Bookplate on the inside cover, small stamp on the title pages; vol. 4 has a small wormhole at the beginning along the outer margin. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.