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Naaukeutige Reschryving der iutwendige GodtsdienstPflichten, KerkZeden en Gewoontens van alle Volkeren der Waereldt. (General History of the ceremonies, customs and religious practices of all the peoples of the world) by Bernard Picart Translated into Dutch by A. Moubach. 6 volumes Amsterdam et al; 172738 Beautifully illustrated works depicting the rites and rituals of various beliefs but also costumes, deities, etc. The work deals with religious practices in Asia, Africa, North and South America and Europe, including Judaism, Islam, Catholicism, Greek Orthodox, and the various forms of Protestantism, as well as orders of chivalry and the inquisition. Despite condemnation by the Catholic church, the work was a resounding success. With engraved frontispiece, 224 copperplate engravings and some text engravings. Original leather bindings , spines with raised bands, decorative edges Very good condition, minor wear, some occasional stains. Cat. Nederl. Scheepvaart Museum 7. Dutch translation of the famous costume work. Plate 18 is missing in vol. 1. Otherwise complete. Folio. Size 10 1/4 by 16" Text in Dutch
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1727 HISTORY of CEREMONIES CUSTOMS of ALL PEOPLE 6 VOLUMES antique ILLUSTRATED
Estimate $3,000-$3,500
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jul 02, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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