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C[RÉQUINIÉRE], DE LA. Conformité des Coutumes des Indiens Orientaux, avec celles des Juifs & des autres Peuples de l'Antiquité.
A Brusselles: chez George de Backer..., 1704. 12mo, (12), 252, (8)pp, 12 engr. plates. Contemp. calf (rebacked, preserving most of orig. gilt-tooled spine), 2 leaves with marginal chips, light marginal dampstaining at outer leaves, a good copy with clean plates. ¶ First Edition. The author draws parallels between observances and customs in India and those of the ancient Egyptians, Israelites, Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. General advice for travellers is included as well (pp.237-252). The 12 signed plates engraved by Joseph Harrewijn depict various shrines and cult practices, including the charming of cobras. Brunet II, 221. Cioranescu 35431.
Offered for US$ 475.00 by: Dailey Rare Books - Book number: 5380.