De La Crequiniere. The Agreement of the Customs of the East-Indians With those of the Jews, and other Ancient People. Translated by John Toland.

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

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

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De La Crequiniere. The Agreement of the Customs of the East-Indians With those of the Jews, and other Ancient People. Translated by John Toland.

<<First English Edition>>. Four copper engravings illustrating ritual scenes as well as sacred buildings. pp. (2), 10, (4), 159, (1). Plate to p. 61 loose. Browned. Modern boards. 8vo. Roth, Magna Bibliotheca Anglo-Judaica, p. 380, no. 6.

London: W. Davis 1705

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $500

An important work in the development of historical ethnology. Compares Jewish customs with traditions from the East Indies, finding many similarities. Includes essays on circumcision, eating and drinking habits, manners of warfare, paganism, and even economic behavior. The English deist John Toland (1670-1722) had a distinct interest in the comparative scholarship of Biblical Jewish culture with other cultures.