first edition lxii, [ii], 207; [ii], 270 pp. 2 vols. 8vo
1769 · London
by [Tooke, William]
London: Printed by W. Tooke for J. Wilkie, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1769. First Edition. lxii, [ii], 207; [ii], 270 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Bound in nineteenth century half vellum and marbled boards, edges marbled. Bottom portion of leaf [B7] in Volume II torn away, with consequent loss of text to pp. 13-14. First Edition. lxii, [ii], 207; [ii], 270 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Not "translated" at all , but rather Tooke's fictional attempt to pesent Chaldeen philosophy and religion. Interesting copy -- Volume I contains numerous marginal and textual notes, stage instructions, and blocking of text into Scenes for a potential stage version. (Inventory #: 231084)