RARE book on Biblical history by the renowned French writer and theologian Nicolas Fontaine. Originally printed in 1670, this 1697 edition is slightly extended. The book features a frontispiece and numerous b&w engravings. 165x100mm. 654 pages. Brown leather Hardcover with gilt lettering and decoration on ribbed spine. Cover rubbed, slightly curved and scratched. Cover corners bumped and peeling. Spine wrinkled, rubbed and scratched. Spine upper edge slightly peeled. Pen and pencil marks on front endpaper. Previous owner`s name on frontispiece. Binding visible on inner cover and between pages 312-313. Pages yellowing and wavy; some pages browning/age-stained. [SUMMARY]: This rare 17th century monograph on the Bible is in good condition.