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HISTORY] BLAIR (John), Chantreau (Pierre Nicolas) (trans.)] Chronological Tables of Universal History by John Blair, Paris, Henri Agasse, 1795 A quarto volume in full calfskin, with roulette-engraved framing on the covers, a smooth, richly decorated spine; unpaginated, with an alphabetical index and two biographical tables. Chronological Tables covering all periods of world history, year by year, from the creation of the world to the year 1768; Published in English by John Blair, and translated into French by Citizen Chantreau, who continued them up to the peace treaty concluded with Spain in 1795; with two annotated entries containing several interesting chronological series not found elsewhere. This work can usefully supplement *The Art of Verifying Dates*, in that it is less voluminous and covers a longer period of time, from before our era to the present day. Scratches on the binding. Dulled corners. Interior in fresh condition.