Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de peuples idolatres representées par des figures dessinées de la main de Bernard Picard : avec une explication historique, & quelques dissertations curieuses.

Half title reads: "Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde." This work was published 1723-1743. According to Brunet, this work (2 pts. in 1 v.) was issued as the 3rd and 4th v. of the (9 v.) larger work, which was edited by J.F Bernard and others. "Tome premier, premiere partie qui contient les ceremonies religieuses des peuples des Indes Occidentales"; "Seconde partie du tome premier, contenant des dissertations sur les pratiques religieuses des Indiens Orientaux"; v. 1, pt. 2 has separate t.p. Vol. 1, pt. 1: [4], 211, [1] p., [35] leaves of plates; v. 1, pt. 2: 49, [3], 150 [i.e. 154] p. (p. 79-82 omitted in pagination), [11] leaves of plates. T.p. printed in red and black. Brunet, I, column 1742 Includes bibliographical references. Gift of Reverend Aubrey Tompsett 6-27-50. Received 8-31-50. Kislak accession no.: 1988.018.00.0001. LAC aaa 2018-12-17 no edits (1 card) LAC ael 2021-09-02 update (1 card)