The History of the Present Jews Throughout the World Being an ample tho Succinct Account of Their Customs, Ceremonies, and Manner of Living, at this time. Translated from the Italian, written by Leo Modena, a Venetian Rabbi. To which are submitted TWO SUPPLEMENTS, one concerning the Samaritans, the other of the Sect of the Carraites. From the French of Father Simon, with his Explanatory Notes. By Simon Ockley, Vicar of Swaversey in Cambridge. [1678-1720].

Published by Printed and sold by Edm. Powell in Black-fryers near Ludgate., London, England, 1707

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Pagination: (1 page:) title page (detached), 3-page Dedication to Henry James, 5-page Preface, 5-page Contents, 7-page Introduction, 286 pages, [2] pages. Total pages: 309. Modern leather binding with green and gilt leather label on spine. Title page has what appears to be a centuries old signature of John Rogers. [On page 241, the first page of the supplement, right after the chapter's title, "Concerning the Carraites" the following was added in ink: "arose before the Sadduces Wooton v. 1 - page 88 Basnagt v. 110]" On page 279 the reader added the word "Wch" [=which] since it was inadvertently omitted by the typesetter or writer. Seller Inventory # 007549

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Title: The History of the Present Jews Throughout ...

Publisher: Printed and sold by Edm. Powell in Black-fryers near Ludgate., London, England

Publication Date: 1707

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good