Hadriani Iunii Medici Emblemata, ad D. Arnoldum Cobelium, Eiusdem Aenigmatum Libellus, ad D Arnoldum Rosenbergum
Hadrianus Junius (1511-1575), also known as Adriaen de Jonghe, was a Dutch physician, classical scholar, translator, lexicographer, antiquarian, historiographer, emblematist, school rector, and Latin poet. [Henry William Hunter Master of Arts]
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Antwerpiæ [Antwerp] Ex officini: Christophori Plantini [Christopher Plantin] Second Edition 1566. 1566.
Nineteenth century green leather binding, five raised bands to the spine, gilt details between the bands, all page edges gilt, gilt ruled lines to the perimeters and internal paste downs. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 134 + i pages with 58 single-page sharp woodcut illustrations. Emblems include beasts of burden, deer, winged-man, caged bird, palm tree, caged rodents, elephant, and others. Smart bookplate inside belonging to Henry William Hunter Master of Arts with antler motif. Light rubbing to the spine edges and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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