The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Several Nations of the Known World.

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 277

PICART, BERNARD

The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Several Nations of the Known World.

Volume One only (parts 1-2 bound in one). First edition in English. With engraved plates of Jewish life, and also of the Catholic Church. The Abram Kanof copy (with his book-plate). pp. (20), 450, (12). Browned and stained, gutter split. Later reverse calf, worn. Tall folio.

London: william jackson 1733

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $700

An invaluable pictorial record of Jewish life in 18th century Amsterdam. See Rubens, Jewish Iconography nos. 436-60.