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Lot 986: HUGO, Hermann, S.J. Pia Desideria. Antwerp H. Aertsens 1624 8vo: [30]-412-[

Est: €200 EUR - €300 EURSold:
Arenberg AuctionsBrussels, BelgiumJune 15, 2019

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HUGO, Hermann, S.J. Pia Desideria. Antwerp H. Aertsens 1624 8vo: [30]-412-[4] pp. (half-title and final blank missing, libr. stamp on dedication title, endpapers renewed). 17th c. calf, gilt orn. spine on 4 raised band (sl. rubbed, back cover repaired). Rare first ed. of one the most popular emblem books ever published. In the 46 engr. emblems by Boethius Bolswert, we find allegorical depictions, of Divine Love, the soul, and other religious symbolism. The accompanying texts are a selection from the Song of Songs, and the Psalms. With engr. title and engr. coat of arms of Pope Urban VIII (Barberini family). Some ms. notes on final endsheet. Ref. Landwehr (emblems) 345. - DBS IV:513,6. - Praz 345. - STCV 6826501. Prov. Libr. stamp. Joined: Hugo, Herman, S.J. - Goddelycke wenschen verlicht met sinnebeelden envierige uytspraken der out-vaders [...]. Antwerp, H. Aertsens, 1629. 8vo: [16]-604-[5] pp. (sl. toned). Contemp. overl. vellum, flat spine (sl. rubbed). First Dutch translaton of Hugo's emblematic book, illustr. with 45 engr. pl. by Boslwert and engr. front. Woodcut publ. mark at final end paper. Ref. Landwehr (emblems) 357. - DBS VI:518. - Praz 377. - STCV. Prov. "Maria Josephine Grevene" (ms. ownership entries). - Libr. stamps. (2 vol.)

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Arenberg Auctions
June 15, 2019, 01:00 PM CET

Wolstraat 19/2, Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, 1000, BE

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