Wayside Mews Collectables

Description

Chrono-Genealogical Engraved Diagrams of the Three First Ages of the World, plus Explanation to the Diagrames.The three Diagrams are The First Stage of the World - Ante Diluvian or the Patriarchs. The Second Stage of the World or the Post Diluvian Patriarchs from the Deluge to the Call of Abraham. (This diagram shows the Ark and the Towel of Babel) and thirdly, The Third Stage of the World from the call of Abraham to the Exodus (Israelites leaving Egypt).
Published and Printed by Samuel Bagster of 81 The Strand, London. Samuel Bagster (1772-1851) was the first person to bring out an inexpensive printed version of an Bible, as formerly the production of English Bibles was confined to the King's Printer.
The Engraved and Hand Coloured Diagrams are on heavy handmade paper. The First Stage of the World diagram has a Watermark Year of 1804.