Tzemach David, Jewish and world history, three parts, by R. David Gans. Frankfurt am Main: printer not indicated, 1692. Second edition of Parts I-II, first edition of Part III. Two title pages to first part, the first one depicting King David and King Solomon, with four beasts representing the four exiles: Babylonia, Media, Greece and Rome. Divisional title page for Part II.

The first two parts are identical to those in the first edition (Prague, 1592). In this edition, a third part was added, containing the annals of the subsequent century – 1592-1692.

Signature on title page: "Yaakov de Pinto" [a Torah scholar and prominent community member of the Hague in the 19th century], and other ownership inscriptions in Hebrew and German.

[2], 3-47, [5]; 81, 81-95, [8] leaves. 20 cm. Partially dark paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Some tears, including small marginal tears to title page and second leaf, repaired with paper. Early binding, with leather spine, with gilt decorations. Defects to binding (tears to top of spine).

Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.