Histoire generale des cérémonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde [General History of the Ceremonies, Mores and Religious Customs of All the Peoples of the World]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,500

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author

(PICART, BENARD)

printer

Rollin Fils

Place

Paris

Publication

1741

Description

French edition, Volume I only - The Jews. Title in red and black. Numerous engravings (including fold-outs) portraying the rites and life-style of the Jews as practiced in 18th century Amsterdam

pp. (2), 28, 216, (2) [continues Part II]. One light stain affecting first few leaves. Marbled endpapers. Contemporary mottled calf, spine in compartments, gilt, rubbed. Folio

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