Eldad the Pilgrim : A Sketch Of The Manners And Customs Of The Jews, In The Century Which Preceded The Advent Of Our Savior

Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge. Eldad the Pilgrim : A Sketch Of The Manners And Customs Of The Jews, In The Century Which Preceded The Advent Of Our Savior. London: Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge, ca 1850s. Abridged ed. Octavo. VIII, 355, [5]pp. Full cloth with blind-stamped lettering on front cover and title-label laid on spine. Fascinating work being an abridgement of the original one, which was intended to show the manners and habits, and religious feelings of the Jewish people, shortly before the coming of Jesus Christ. This work is profusely illustrated with numerous in-text engravings depicting views of the Holy Land. Some age wear on binding with head and tail of spine chipped, corners and edges rubbed, closed tears and abrasion along joints, 3/4 of title-label missing, staining on covers. Previous owner’s stamp on free front endpaper. Very minor and sporadic foxing throughout. Binding in overall poor to fair, interior in good to very good condition. fair. Hardcover. (26734) $50