Lot 955
955
HUGO, H. Pia desideria. Lond., R. Pawlet, 1677. (16), 181, (16) pp. W. engr. ti. & 46 engr. emblems. 12°. Charming mod. hcf. extra w. raised bands, red label & marbled paper on sides. (Slightly browned).
Extremely popular emblem book; between 1624 and 1757 no less than 42 Latin editions are recorded. This was the first edition printed in England. - Cf. at length Praz, 376-8; De Backer-Sommervogel IV, 513-20.€ 100
result € 240
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