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(ENGLISH.) The Testament Of The Twelve Patriarchs, The Sons of Jacob. Translated out of Greek into Latin, by Rob. Grosthead, sometime Bishop of Lincoln. And out of his Copy, into French and Dutch by others; and now Englished [by Anthony Gilby]. Woodcut title vignette and 13 text illustrations. [80] leaves. Small 8vo, contemporary sheep, recased with top of spine restored, front joint cracked, cords intact; occasional minor marginal soiling, early inscriptions on rear pastedown. Graham Pollard bookplate. London: Andrew Clark, 1677
"A pseudepigraphical writing modeled on the 'Testament of Jacob' in Gen. 49. It professes to relate . . . the message that each of the 12 sons of Jacob gave to his descendants on his deathbed" (ODCC). Wing T797.
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