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

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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De La Créquini`ere. 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), x, (4), 159, (1). Browned and stained, signatures on opening two pages. Later half-roan over marbled boards, rubbed, upper cover detached. 8vo. Roth, Magna Bibliotheca Anglo-Judaica, p. 380, no. 6

London: W. Davis 1705

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $550

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.