Lot 913
913
LEIDEN -- BARCLAY, J. Argenis. Nunc primum illustrata. Leyden/Rott., Ex Off. Hackiana, 1664. 3 parts in 1 vol. (28), 637, (15); (32), 624, (13) pp. W. 2 engr. ti. & 1 full-p. engr. portr. Fine cont. vellum w. coat of arms of Leyden on both sides. (Prize and ties fail).
John Barclay (1582-1621) wrote this allegorical novel (of which he provides the "key", i.e. reveals the identity of the fictitious characters) which has some interest for the knowledge of the politics and in the habits of the time. - Spoelder, 628 (Leiden 5).€ 260
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