Postel, Guillaume.

8vo (129 x 82mm.), ff. [51], illustration: 2 large folding letterpress tables, binding: eighteenth-century calf, gilt double fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, lacking final blank, small closed tears to folding tables (repaired), upper cover becoming detached, lacking lettering-piece

Cnaius Cornelius Uythage, Dutch theologian, inscription on title-page

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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This work continues Postel's researches into ancient languages with a comparative study of the Latin, Greek and Phoenician alphabets. He appears to have realised that, to some extent, the forms making up the Greek and Latin alphabets were mirror images of the Phoenician counterparts. The Macclesfield copy has the two folding plates, one containing the first printed quotations from the Pentateuch, which are often lacking. The more common Gaulterot imprint was issued without tables.