[MARTIN (Jacques)]. Explanation of Various Unique Monuments - Lot 170

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[MARTIN (Jacques)]. Explanation of Various Unique Monuments - Lot 170
[MARTIN (Jacques)]. Explanation of Various Unique Monuments Related to the Religion of the Most Ancient Peoples. Paris, Lambert & Durand, 1739. In-4, spotted calfskin, decorated spine, red edges (contemporary binding). First edition, featuring an engraved dedication and 12 beautiful fold-out plates. A renowned work on various ancient cults: the Druids, the religion of the Egyptians, the cult of the underworld gods, the mysteries of Bacchus, etc. It includes a treatise on judicial astrology at the end. (Caillet, no. 7184.) Engraved coat-of-arms bookplate by De Couvert. Tear without loss on plate V. Small crack at one spine joint, one corner open; otherwise a pleasant, well-bound copy.
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