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Costumi

Moeurs, usages and customs of all the people of the world, after authentic documents and the most recent voyages, 1843

Estimate

€ 180 - 250

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€ 232

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Brussels, Libraire Historique-Artistique, 1843-'44 [the volume on Africa and America printed in Paris by Isidore Pesron, 1844). In 4th. 260 x 185 mm. Hundreds of watercolor plates, relating to the ways and customs of the peoples of Asia, Europe, Oceania, Africa and America, light foxing, full blue cloth binding with gold titles on the spine.

Specialist Notes

First edition of this monumental work of the Belgian typography of the 19th century, which describes the habits and customs of all the peoples of the world. The 4 volumes are richly illustrated by artists such as Duverger, Doms, Mercier, Vermorcken, Pannemacker etc.

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