Augustin Calmet. Melchisédech en Habit Royal. Engraving. 1722.

Title: Melchisédech en Habit Royal. Melchizedek in the Royal Habit. Selon Cosme l'Egyptien. According to Cosmo the Egiphen.Dimensions: Approx. Image 11 1/2" x 7 5/8". Sheet 15 1/8" x 9 1/2".Edition: Calmet, Augustin, 1672-1757.  Dictionnaire historique, critique, chronologique, géographique et littéral de la Bible, enrichi d'un grand nombre de figures en taille-douce, qui représentent les antiquitez judaïques. Par le Reverend Pere Dom Augustin Calmet,... Paris, V. I-IV, 1722-1728. [Many Illustrations were drawn by J. B. Martin, engraved by Ph. Simonneau, J. Lebas, J. B. Scotin, P. Starckman, and De Beren (University of Leeds)].Date: 1722.Materials and Techniques: copper-plate engravings on laid paper.Watermark: yes.Mat and Frame: no.Condition:  The left edge is unevenly cut. Two wormholes are located on the margins of the print, closer to the edges of the sheet. A note in pencil on blank verso. A detailed condition report is available on demand.Part of: Calmet, Augustin, 1672-1757.  Di