A history of the principal and most distinguished martyrs in the different ages of the world; : giving an account of their birth, life, sufferings and death; and particularly their dying words in testimony of that religion which they professed. : [Six lines from Revelation] : Illustrated with copperplate engravings.

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Name/Title

A history of the principal and most distinguished martyrs in the different ages of the world; : giving an account of their birth, life, sufferings and death; and particularly their dying words in testimony of that religion which they professed. : [Six lines from Revelation] : Illustrated with copperplate engravings.

Entry/Object ID

2238

Description

viii, [1], 10-503, [1] p., [?] leaves of plates : ill. ;

Collection

NFIC

Lexicon

Search Terms

Martyrs.

Dimensions

Height

19 cm

Book Details

Publisher

Published by A. Wright. Hatch, Nichols & Buxton, printers.,

Place Published

City

Cincinnati

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1828

Binding

Binding Notes

Marbled calf or sheep, spine ornately gilt with panels top and bottom and a title in a central panel. Signature of early owner on front and rear flyleaves. Text is foxed but binding is well preserved with a bit of chipping at bottom of spine.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Akins Wright