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The Works of Flavius Josephus, The Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian, Volumes I and II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Works of Flavius Josephus, The Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian, Volumes I and II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Works of Flavius Josephus, The Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian, Volumes I and II

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06062011-5-1.a-b
Object Type Book
Author (37 - 100)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1856
Medium paper, ink, leather, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a Volume I) H 2 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 8 3/4 in (5.1 cm x 14.9 cm x 22.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b Volume II) H 1 7/8 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 8 3/4 in (4.8 cm x 14.9 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo volume hardcover book set with both books having weathered brown leather covers and decorations embossed on the spines that are highlighted with gold-colored ink. On the spine, the titles are embossed in gold against a dark red background and the author and volume numbers are embossed in gold against a brown background. Books have marbled patterns on the edges of the paper and in the endpapers.

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in May, 2011. These editions are translated by William Whiston.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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