1541 1st ethnographic compendium of Early period EUROPE AFRICA ASIA antique rare
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1541 1st ethnographic compendium of Early period EUROPE AFRICA ASIA antique rare

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img{max-width:100%} MORES, LEGES ET RITUS OMNIUM GENTIUM. by BOEMUS, Joannes Lugduni; 1541 Size: 4 1/4 by 6 1/3" 311-[25] pp. fore-edge margin of title is damaged and partially strengthened. - Early Lyon edition of the 1st ethnographic compendium of the Early Modern period in Europe, compiled by the German humanist canon of Ulm Cathedral Johann Boemus (1485-1534). It also offers a compact history and geography of the world, especially of European countries, but there are also chapters on Africa and Asia. Printed in italics. Woodcut mark on title. - Ref. SvGultlingen (Gryphius) 593. - Baudrier VIII:151. - Adams B-2266. - Provenance: Charles v.d. Elst (bookplate). - Collector’s name on front endpaper. Original blind-decorated calf with gilt salamander (?) on both covers, spine with raised bands Text in Latin Good condition, minor wear, repaired corners of the binding ================================== Johann Boemus (Bohm, Bohemus) (c

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