1672 Ancient Rome FUNERALS 1ed Ceremonies Customs Hooghe ART Kirchmann Funeribus

1672 Ancient Rome FUNERALS 1^ed Ceremonies Customs Hooghe ART Kirchmann Funeribus

An absolutely incredibly 17^th-century printing of the funeral rites, traditions, and customs of Ancient Rome!

Written by Johann Kirchmann, this book describes the ancient practices of funeral services, body preparation, marches and processionals. It even includes specifics from those of notable Roman officials such as Diocletian, Hadrian, and Maximian.

This 1672 first edition was edited by Nicolai Rigaltii and includes the fascinating artwork of Romeyn de Hooghe, a Dutch artist of great acclaim.

Item number: #27445

Price: $750

KIRCHMANN, Johann

Johan. Kirchmanni Lubecensis De funeribus Romanorum : libris quatuor cum appendice, nittidissimis figuris illustrate

Lugd. Batav: Apud Hackios, 1672. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • Funeribus Romanorum – [46], 641, [45]
  • Funus Parasiticum – 24
  • Historiarum Professoris – [8], 64
  • 4 folding plates, from the art of Hooghe
• Provenance: Handwritten – [Gerardum Blaaubeer], 1784
• Language: Latin / Greek
• Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
  • Prize/ armorial binding
• Size: ~5.5in X 3.5in (14cm x 9cm)

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