Schedius, Elias (1615-1641) De Dis Germanis, sive Veteri Germanorum, Gallorum, Britannorum, Vandalorum Religione Syngrammata Quatuor.

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Schedius, Elias (1615-1641) De Dis Germanis, sive Veteri Germanorum, Gallorum, Britannorum, Vandalorum Religione Syngrammata Quatuor. Amsterdam: Elzevir, 1648. First edition, 12mo, engraved title, bound in contemporary parchment, rebacked, spine darkened, leaves toned, 6 x 3 3/4 in.
Schedius's work was one of the first to approach Germanic mythology comprehensively, with interesting theories and inventive explanations of etymology.
Estimate $80-100


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