EMBLEM BOOKS -- KRUL, I.H. Pampiere wereld ofte wereldsche oeffeninge, waer in begrepen zijn meest alle de rijmen, en werken. Amst., (n.pr.), 1644. 4 parts in 1 vol. (16), 320; 374; 88, (4) pp. (first 2 parts with continous pagination). W. engr. front. & 91 (mainly emblematical) engrs. Fol. Cont. cf. w. raised bands, richly dec. gilt back & red edges. (Upper joint split at the bottom, bottom of spine slightly dam., corners bumped/worn).
First edition (the only in folio) of Krul's main work, a collection of amorous, moralizing, and dramatic poetry. - Landwehr, Emblem & Fable Books, 430: "Editio princeps. Printed for the author's account." Praz 390; De Vries 158; Scheurleer p. 48. - W. engr. ex libris of H.J. Coster by Wim Zwiers, signed in pencil.€ 300