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246 - RICHARD, Abbé Jean. The Paschal Lamb, or Explanations of the…
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Estimate €80 - €100
Description
RICHARD, Abbé Jean. The Paschal Lamb, or Explanations of the ceremonies observed by the Jews during the eating of the Paschal Lamb. First edition, a fascinating study of Paschal traditions, illustrated with two engraved plates. Cologne, Balthasar d’Egmont, 1686. In-8, brown leather, ribbed spine decorated with gilt tools, gilt roulettes on the edges, red-speckled edges. T., (25) folios of preface, (10) folios, (58) folios of introduction, (29) folios, 391 pp., 2 engraved plates. Spine somewhat rubbed, some minor foxing. First edition of this treatise comparing Jewish and Christian Easter traditions. Two beautifully executed engraved plates depict figures eating a lamb and an Agnus Dei. A curious period ex-libris drawn in pen on the back cover bearing the name ‘Joannis Vernisy’; a second on the endpaper bearing the name ‘Félix Fabre’. A rare work, this copy in a sturdy period binding.
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About the sale Collectors’ books for sale – First editions – Illustrated editions – Varia IV
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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