PERUCCI (Francesco). Pompe funebri. Di tutte le nationi del mondo. Verona: Francesco Rossi, 1639. - In-folio, 269x183: title-frontispiece, (5 ff.), pp. 5-97, (1 f. blank). Speckled basane, ornate ribbed spine, speckled edges (period binding). First edition, dedicated to Claudio Bassetti. One of the first comparative studies of funeral rites throughout the world (Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Indians, Turks, Christians, etc.). Its author, Francesco Perucci, compiles ancient and contemporary knowledge, in a context where Europe is gradually discovering new civilizations, thanks in particular to travelers' accounts, Jesuit missions and archaeological discoveries. The edition is illustrated with an engraved title by Alberto Ronco and 32 copper-engraved compositions in the text, 22 of which are copies of those produced by the Italian engraver Girolamo Porro (1520-1604) in 1574 for the work entitled Funerali antichi di diversi popopli et nationi... They show funeral scenes and various objects used during ceremonies. Rubbing and epidermis to binding, corners dulled. Very good condition inside, despite light wetness on last few leaves.