LASICIUS, Johannes (also: Jan LASICKI or LASITZKI; 1531-c.1599). De Russorum Moscovitarum et Tartarorum ritu. Speyer: Barnardus D'Albinus, 1582. 4° (190 x 140mm). (A few leaves lightly and evenly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) Modern leather, green edges. Provenance: Johannes Jacobus Frisius (title inscription); another title inscription in a later hand.
FIRST EDITION of this important early source of information for the rites and religion of Slavic peoples. It includes, for instance, the oldest surviving printed account of various rituals, such as Ukrainian matchmaking and wedding rituals, and others. Adams L-243.
LASICIUS, Johannes (also: Jan LASICKI or LASITZKI; 1531-c.1599). De Russorum Moscovitarum et Tartarorum ritu. Speyer: Barnardus D'Albinus, 1582. 4° (190 x 140mm). (A few leaves lightly and evenly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) Modern leather, green edges. Provenance: Johannes Jacobus Frisius (title inscription); another title inscription in a later hand.
FIRST EDITION of this important early source of information for the rites and religion of Slavic peoples. It includes, for instance, the oldest surviving printed account of various rituals, such as Ukrainian matchmaking and wedding rituals, and others. Adams L-243.
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