The History of The Jews, John Murray, 1830, in custom leather binding and slipcase

A handsome set of 3 volumes bound in a modern full leather binding with slipcase.

The History of The Jews. Three Volumes. By Henry Hart Milman (uncredited).

Published by John Murray, London, 1830. Second edition.

A very good example of this work, rebound in full burgundy leather with raised bands, black morocco labels, and gilt to spine. Housed in a matching slipcase with maroon and black cloth and feathered marble paper to interior - the same marbled paper used on endpapers. All soundly bound. Covers with minimal wear. With page marker ribbons.

Text is bright and clean throughout, with some minor spotting to text block edge. Very occasional light scattered spotting, or minor flaw such as mild offsetting or crease to fold-out. Previous owner's signature to one volume. Fold-outs are very good, with some minor imperfections. Slipcase is in excellent condition. A most agreeable set.

Text in English.

Vol I; vii + 328pp. Illustrated. With 3 fold-out maps: The Wanderings of the Israelites; Canaan with the division of the Tribes; and The Dominions of David and Solomon; 

Vol II; iv + 361pp + 2pp Publisher's advertisements. With 2 fold-out maps: Map of Palestine; and; Map of Jerusalem; 

Vol III; 3pp Publisher's Advertisements + xv + 431pp, including Index. With fold-out Ground Plan of the temple of Jerusalem. Last few pages still uncut at top edge.

With some illustrations/diagrams. All fold-outs as called for.

Approximate dimensions: Each volume 165mm high x 105mm wide x 30-40mm deep.

Slipcase dimensions: approximately 178mm high x 120mm wide x 114mm deep.

Weight approximately 1220g (the set - unpacked).