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.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $550

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author

(INDIA).

printer

W. Davis

Place

London

Publication

1705

Description

First English Edition . Four copper engravings illustrating ritual scenes as well as sacred buildings

references

Roth, Magna Bibliotheca Anglo-Judaica, p. 380, no. 6

summary

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.

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.

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