Libri IV. de Sepulchris Hebraeorum: in quibus variorum populorum mores proponuntur, multa obscura loca enucleantur, usus approbantur & abusus rejiciuntur, genuina hebraeorum sepulcrorum forma ostenditur, illorumque ritus in illis exhibentur et figuris aeneis illustrantur
Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden): Henricum Teering, 1706. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. [16], 285, [3]pp. Contemporary full vellum with gold lettering on spine. Decorative paper edges. Red and black lettering on title page. Vignette. Decorative headpiece and initials. Remarkable history of Hebrew burial customs illustrated with numerous b/w figs, 2 in-text and 9 fine full-page engravings, including 1 large folding plate, and 3 moveable on-lays disclosing the internal designs of the burial chambers. Very minor age-toning and soiling on binding. Minor and sporadic browning throughout. Text in Latin. Binding and interior in good+ to very good condition. g to vg. Item #30580
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