Seven engravings from different editions of the Biblical Dictionary by Augustin Calmet, depicting Jewish customs. One engraving is colored by hand. France and England, [18th century].
1-2. Two engravings from the French edition of the book:
• Cérémonies des Juifs le Jour du Sabbath (Jewish Shabbath customs).
• Cérémonies de la Circoncision des Juifs (Jewish circumcision customs).
3-7. Five engravings from the English edition of the book:
• The Jewish Synagogue
• Ceremonies Used at the Circumcision of the Jews (appears also in the French version. See above).
• Redemption of the first born.
• The Sanhedrin or Great Council of the Jews.
• The Ceremony of Loosing the Husband's Brotherr's Shoe. Colored by hand.
Seven leaves. Approx. 38 cm. Condition varies. Some tears at margins of some of the leaves. Stains.