BORNITZ, Jacob (c. 1560-1625). Emblematum ethico-politicorum. Heidelberg: Ludovicus Bourgeat, 1664.
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BORNITZ, Jacob (c. 1560-1625). Emblematum ethico-politicorum. Heidelberg: Ludovicus Bourgeat, 1664.

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BORNITZ, Jacob (c. 1560-1625). Emblematum ethico-politicorum. Heidelberg: Ludovicus Bourgeat, 1664.

2 parts in 1 volume, 4° (210 x 155mm). Title within elaborate engraved border with ten circular emblems, 50 large circular emblems in each part, woodcut head- and tail-piece, woodcut initials. (Lacking repeated engraved title in second part, some leaves shaved at top margin, occasional soiling.) Modern blind-stamped brown morocco, gilt title on spine (some light rubbing). Provenance: A.H. Bright (booklabel).

A RARE FIRST EDITION with numerous woodcut emblems. Only two copies are recorded as having sold at auction on ABPC/AE on-line, in 1981 and 1959. Landwehr German, 140.

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