Walter Anderson / History of Croesus King of Lydia in IV parts Containing 1755

Description: The History of Croesus, King of Lydia, in IV parts. Containing observations, I. On the antient notion of destiny. II. On dreams. III. On the origin and credit of oracles. IV. And the principles upon which their responses were defended against any attack Author: Anderson, Walter Title: The History of Croesus, King of Lydia, in IV parts. Containing observations, I. On the antient notion of destiny. II. On dreams. III. On the origin and credit of oracles. IV. And the principles upon which their responses were defended against any attack Publication: Edinburgh: Hamilton, Balfour, and Neill, 1755 Description: Hardcover. 8vo. (1), xxiv, 211pp. Contemporary calf, raised bands. Croesus (595 BC - c. 547? BC) was the king of Lydia from 560/561 BC until his defeat by the Persians in about 547 BC. He was also known for minting gold and silver coins and required great wealth during his reign. Rear board detached but present, three-inch split along head of spine on front board. Front free endpaper detached but present with bibliographical note in 19th century hand, pulling to edges of that leaf. Marginal sunning to title page and last 2 leaves. Binding in poor, interior in very good condition. fair. Seller ID: 22718 Subject: History We offer a broad selection of rare, out-of-print and antiquarian books with an emphasis on photography, architecture, art, Judaica, Bibles, Weimar Germany and the Third Reich, modernism, Olympic Games, erotica and foreign-language works, especially German, Hebrew, Polish and Yiddish. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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