Auction 02 Online Auction - Rare Books, Bibliophilic Editions and Art
May 24, 2016 (Your local time)
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LOT 15:

History of All the Religions - William Hurd - London, 18th Century

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A New Universal History of the Religious Rites, Ceremonies, and Customs of the Whole World, or A Complete and Impartial View of all the Religions. Study of the ceremonies and customs of the different religions, by William Hurd. London, [1780?].
With 60 etching plates, including etchings that depict Jewish customs: a Jewish wedding, the Sabbath, shofar blowing and more. Additional etching facing title page.
[3] leaves, IV, [1], 6-704 (last page numbered 1704), XII pp ([4] pp missing at the end of the book?) + [61] plates. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some tears and creases (tear to title page, with damage to text). The etching plate facing the title page has been restored. Dedication on title page from 1860. Bound in a new binding, somewhat loose.

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