1727 HISTORY of CEREMONIES CUSTOMS of ALL PEOPLE 6 VOLUMES antique ILLUSTRATED

Naaukeutige Reschryving der iutwendige Godtsdienst-Pflichten, Kerk-Zeden 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; 1727-38

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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