Histoire des differens peuples du monde, contenant les cérémonies religieuses et civiles, l'origine des religions, leurs sectes et superstitions, & les moeurs et usages de chaque nation

First edition, illustrated with 24 title vignettes.
Contemporary full grained and glazed calf binding. Raised spine decorated. Red morocco title label, tobacco morocco volume label. At the head of volume IV, a fragment of headcap missing, same for volume V, with the leather split at the upper joint at head. A fragment of head cap missing on volume VI. On volume I, a lack to the upper board. Rubbing. Some pale scattered foxing, and some gatherings more brown. Good copy.
"A curious and sought-after work for the abundance and picturesque nature of its documentation. It is one of the most complete collections of little-known and bizarre traditions and superstitions relating to symbolism, mythology, magic, demonology, folklore, etc." CAILLET, 2605. Volume V is devoted to the Americas, notably states of North America (New England) and Canada. The work is not content merely to describe the great peoples (Japan, Turkey, India) but is also interested in little-known or even forgotten tribes such as the Guebres...