The ceremonies and religious customs of the various nations of the known world : together with historical annotations, and several curious discourses equally instructive and entertaining. ... Containing the Ceremonies of the Jews, and the Roman Catholicks. Written originally in French, and illustrated with a large Number of Folio Copper Plates, all beautifully Designed by Mr. Bernard Picart, And curiously Engraved by most of the Best Hands in Europe. Faithfully translated into English, by a gentleman, some Time since of St. John's College in Oxford. 6 Volumes, complete. First edition.
London: Printed by William Jackson, for Claude du Bosc, Engraver at the Golden Head in Charles-Street, Covent Garden, 1733-1737. Folio. 6 volumes. 27 x 44.5cm. New full black goatskin covers by the artisan binder, Sasha Mosalov with original spines partially preserved. ...
Some browning and waterstains...v.1. Ceremonies of the Jews and the Roman Catholicks. v.2. A continuation of the dissertations concerning the customs and religious ceremonies of the Roman Catholicks. v.3-4. Ceremonies of the idolatrous nations.--v.5. Ceremonies of the Greeks and Protestants.--v.6. pt.1. The Doctrine and discipline of the Church of England, of the Presbyterians...-v.6. Independents, Anabaptists, Quakers, etc. pt.2 Various sects of Mahometans, with an appendix of the lives of Mohammed, Omar, and Ali....Signatures: v.1, a-b 2* B-5T 5U 5Y-6B ; v.2, 2* B-5D ; v.3, 3* 3* B-6R ; v.4, 2* a b -c B-6T ; v.5, a B-6T ; v.6, B-3O [v.7] A-2X.........
OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:
614764535........ Provenance: Gibraltar Garrison Library, (no markings on the folios). Very heavy books, extra shipping charges, Item #16-6428
Price: $7,500.00



