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

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $700

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author

PICART, BERNARD

printer

william jackson

Place

London

Publication

1733

Description

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).

summary

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

pp. (20), 450, (12). Browned and stained, gutter split. Later reverse calf, worn. Tall folio.

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