1684 A New History of Ethiopia Hiob Ludolf Second Edition Very Scarce Illustr...

Description: Click here to see our other books! A New History of Ethiopia Hiob Ludolf; J. P. Gent [trans.] 1684 Samuel Smith : London 13.5" by 8.5" [38], 1-88,151-370, 375-398pp SUMMARY The scarce second English language edition of German orientalist Hiob Ludolf's illustrated study of Ethiopian history and culture. Early Edition,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The second English language edition of this work, appearing two years after the first, and translated from the German by J. P. Gent. The work of German orientalist scholar Hiob Ludolf, labelled 'the most illustrious name in Ethiopic scholarship' by Edward Ullendorff.First published in Frankfurt in 1681, Ludolf's work provides a comprehensive study of the history, language, and culture of Ethiopia, which was then known as Abyssinia. His book was one of the first detailed studies of Ethiopia to be published in Europe and helped to introduce Ethiopian studies to a wider audience.With the collation [5], B-H2, A-L4, 2A-3D4, 3E2, 3F-3H4. Despite the inconsistent pagination, the text is continuous.Collated, illustrated with one plate of the Ethiopian alphabet (in place of the map seen in some copies; copies have one or the other), one double page genealogical table, and eight folding engraved plates, including the plate of the beheading of the Capuchin priests. ESTC reference R7119The book was highly influential in shaping European views of Ethiopia and was widely read by scholars and travellers in the centuries following its publication. CONDITION In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, very rubbed, with losses of leather to back strip head and tail, and board perimeters. Joints starting, but firmly held. Front free endpaper, title page and following leaf detached, otherwise firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned due to paper type, with light spotting throughout. Chipping to fore edge of title page and following leaf. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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