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A Concent of Scripture

Engraver: William Rogers (English, active about 1589–1604)
Author: Hugh Broughton (English, 1549–1612)
1590
Place of Publication: London, England

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with engraved title and five engravings
Dimensions Overall: 22.1 x 16 x 2.5 cm (8 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number1971.185
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: 1590?

Catalogue Raisonné STC 3851; Hind, Engraving in England, I, p. 272, no. 21
Description(London: 1590?) Quarto; 42 leaves; contemporary blind-stamped brown calf.

Engraved title; "Map of the Earth with names (the most) from Scriptures" (after fol. A4); "In the image and fower beastes"; The empire of Rome"; "The greatness of Nabuchadnezars Empire"; and "An Abridgement of Judahs stories" (at end).
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow, by whom given to the MFA, April 14, 1971.