The religious ceremonies and customs of the several nations of the known world. . Represented in above an hundred copper-plates, designed by the famous Picart. Together with historical explanations, ... Written originally in French; and now published in English, with very considerable amendments and additions. ...
Bernard Picart (Paris 1673 - Amsterdam 1733)
Category
Books
Date
1731
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3078131
Summary
Bibliographic description
3v., 108 plates . fol.. Provenance: Bookplate in each vol.: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth-century sprinkled calf bindings; gilt roll on board edges; gold-tooled spines.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Bernard Picart (Paris 1673 - Amsterdam 1733) , engraver (printmaker)