Pia desideria emblematis, elegiis & affectibus SS. Patrvm illustrata

by Emblem Book, Herman Hugo

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First edition

First edition. Engraved allegorical title page, engraved coat of arms of Pope Urban VIiI, initial introductory enblem, and 45 leaves of engraved emblematic plates by Boëce van Bolswert; 32 , 412, 3 . 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary vellum slightly soiled . Preliminary leaves misbound. Landwehr, Emblem & Fable Books 345. Item #244193 First edition of the most popular spiritual love emblem book, which made

• Binding: Leather

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