Lot 441
441
LASICIUS, Johannes (also: Jan LASICKI or LASITZKI; 1531-c.1599). De Russorum Moscovitarum et Tartarorum ritu. Speyer: Barnardus D'Albinus, 1582. 4° (190 x 140mm). (A few leaves lightly and evenly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) Modern leather, green edges. Provenance: Johannes Jacobus Frisius (title inscription); another title inscription in a later hand.
LASICIUS, Johannes (also: Jan LASICKI or LASITZKI; 1531-c.1599). De Russorum Moscovitarum et Tartarorum ritu. Speyer: Barnardus D'Albinus, 1582. 4° (190 x 140mm). (A few leaves lightly and evenly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) Modern leather, green edges. Provenance: Johannes Jacobus Frisius (title inscription); another title inscription in a later hand.

Details
LASICIUS, Johannes (also: Jan LASICKI or LASITZKI; 1531-c.1599). De Russorum Moscovitarum et Tartarorum ritu. Speyer: Barnardus D'Albinus, 1582. 4° (190 x 140mm). (A few leaves lightly and evenly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) Modern leather, green edges. Provenance: Johannes Jacobus Frisius (title inscription); another title inscription in a later hand.

FIRST EDITION of this important early source of information for the rites and religion of Slavic peoples. It includes, for instance, the oldest surviving printed account of various rituals, such as Ukrainian matchmaking and wedding rituals, and others. Adams L-243.

More from Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts

View All
View All