The religious ceremonies and customs of the several nations of the known world.
Represented in above an hundred copperplates designed by the famous Picart. Together with historical explanations, and several curious dissertations. Written origianally in French; and now published in English, with very considerable amendments and additions ...

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Related Names: Bernard, Jean Frédéric, d. 1752.
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733.
Language(s): English
Published: London, Printed for Nicholas Prevost, and comp., 1731-39.
Subjects: Costume > Costume / Asia.
Note: Translation of Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde.
Vols. 1-3 translated by John Lockman.
A compilation edited by J. F. Bernard. - Cf. Brunet, I, 1742.
The Du Bosc edition was originally issued in parts, 1733-39; the Prevost edition (7 v.) in volumes, 1731-39.
Vol, 4 has imprint: London, Printed by James Bettenham, for Claude D. Bosc., engraver; v. 5-7, London, Printed for Claude Du Bosc.
Sabin 4934. Wiles: Serial publication, 129, 196, 226, 288.
Physical Description: 7 v. in 6. illus., plates (part fold.) 42 cm.
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