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PICART, Bernard. The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Several Nations of the Known World. London: for N. Prevost, 1731-39.
7 volumes in 6, 2 (399 x 246mm). Title in red and black with engraved vignette, 222 engraved plates, 31 double-page, a few folding, one large and folding, 7 engraved headpieces and one illustration in the text, half-titles. (One plate split at fold, tear in Nn1 in vol.IV, occasional browning and staining.) Contemporary mottled calf, contrasting labels on spines (hinges and corners worn). First edition in English. (6)
7 volumes in 6, 2 (399 x 246mm). Title in red and black with engraved vignette, 222 engraved plates, 31 double-page, a few folding, one large and folding, 7 engraved headpieces and one illustration in the text, half-titles. (One plate split at fold, tear in Nn1 in vol.IV, occasional browning and staining.) Contemporary mottled calf, contrasting labels on spines (hinges and corners worn). First edition in English. (6)