Andrea Alciati and his books of emblems : a biographical and bibliographical study
1872, First Edition. London : Trübner and Co. Good copy only in the original title-blocked orange cloth over bevelled boards, with an armourial motif to the front and a vignette to the rear. Boards lightly dust-dulled. Corners and endbands show minor wear. Front hinge broken, with spine detached from text block and pivoting on the rear joint. Text edges, preliminary and final leaves foxed, with the interior remaining strong and clean. A well-preserved example overall. Copy notes; This copy from a limited edition of 250. Item #480731
Physical description; xvi, 344 pages : illustrations, portrait, facsimile ; 23 cm. Notes; Title printed in red, within an architectural border containing a portrait of Andrea Alciati from his "Emblemata" (Paris, 1602). Arms of Alciati on title page verso and cover. Pages 97-279 comprise "A Bibliographical Catalogue of the Various Editions of the Books of Emblems of Andrea Alciati," describing 179 editions. Subjects; Alciati, Andrea (1492-1550). Emblem books Bibliography.
Price: €195.00