Books and Manuscripts · Lot 3025
[Emblemata]. Vaenius, O.
Amoris Divini Emblemata. Antw., Ex Officina Plantiniana B. Moretus, 1660, 127,(1)p., title-engr., 60 full-p. engr. emblems by OTTO VAENIUS, late 19th cent. brown mor. w. a gilt symmetrical cartouche in neo-renaissance style consisting of an oval brown and green mor. inlay surrounded by an elaborate network of gilt-tooled volutes, scrolling tendrils w. delicate foliage, richly gilt turn-ins, a.e.g.
- Lot
- 3025
- Auction
- Auction 85, 23-27 Nov 2026
- Section
- OLD and RARE BOOKS
- Estimate
- €250 – €350
- Photos
- 2 photos
Condition
Very clean copy occas. w. vaguely visible part of unidentified watermark; probably flattened (the plate mark is practically gone).
Notes
The second edition, identical to the first edition of 1615. Landwehr 837; Praz p.526; De Vries 71. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE C.
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