Antique 1733 "History of the Bible" by Thomas Stackhouse, complete two volume set – rare first edition. Lavishly illustrated across two volumes the complete 1733 edition of Thomas Stackhouse’s celebrated A New History of the Holy Bible, one of the most influential and widely read biblical histories of the 18th century. 
 
The title page reads:
"A NEW HISTORY OF THE HOLY BIBLE FROM THE Beginning of the WORLD THE THE Establishment of CHRISTIANITY WITH ANSWERS to most of the Controversial Questions, DISSERTATIONS upon the most remarkable PASSAGES, AND A CONNECTION OF PROFANE HISTORY all along. To which are added, Notes explaining difficult Texts, rectifying Mis-Translations, and reconciling seeming Contradictions. The Whole illustrated with proper MAPS and SCULPTURES. By The Reverend Mr THOMAS STACKHOUSE, Curate of Finchley, and Author of The Complete Body of Divinity. LONDON. Printed and sold for the AUTHOR, at J. HUGGONSONS'S next to Kent's Coffee-House, near Serjeant's Inn, in Chancery-Lane. MDCCXXXI I I."
 
Two large leather backed volumes with wear to the covers and spines but content pages tight and clean and with all illustrations, maps and fold outs present and intact; the cover to volume I is attached but loose.
 
This antique set is both a collector’s treasure and a display of enduring craftsmanship. Stackhouse’s work became a cornerstone in historical biblical scholarship, and early and first editions like this are extremely rare —especially as a matching set in complete condition. The creamy, hand-laid paper and rich, timeworn bindings reflect the beauty of 18th-century bookmaking.
 
Each volume measures 378 x 250mm (15" x 10").