1659 EMBLEMATA by SAAVEDRA FAJARDO antique VELLUM BINDING ILLUSTRATED

Saavedra Fajardo,D.d.Idea principis christiano-politici, 101 sijmbolis expreßa [symbolis expressa]. Amsterdam, Schipper ;1659Size 3 by 5 1/3" [12] lvs., 831 pp., [2] lvs.Original vellum binding with manuscript title to the spine-  STCN844232432. See KLL III, 2351. - Rare Amsterdam edition from 1659  by the Spanish diplomat and writer Saavedra (1584 - 1648), first published in 1640 and illustrated with numerous political emblems. "In this work, the author combines the rich European tradition of princely mirrors, which in Spain goes back to the catecismos politico-morales of the 13th century, with the more recent tradition of emblem books" (KLL III, 2351).Ex- libraryVery good condition, minor wear, some soiling of vellumText in Latin=============================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saavedra Fajardo,D.d. Idea principis christiano-politici, 101 sijmbolis expreßa [symbolis expressa]. Amsterdam, Schipper ;1659 Size 3 by 5 1/3"  [12] lvs., 831 pp., [2] lvs. Original vellum binding with manuscript title to the spine -  STCN844232432. See KLL III, 2351. - Rare Amsterdam edition from 1659  by the Spanish diplomat and writer Saavedra (1584 - 1648), first published in 1640 and illustrated with numerous political emblems. "In this work, the author combines the rich European tradition of princely mirrors, which in Spain goes back to the catecismos politico-morales of the 13th century, with the more recent tradition of emblem books" (KLL III, 2351). Ex- library Very good condition, minor wear, some soiling of vellum Text in Latin ============================= Please see my other auctions   Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Topic:Historical
• Binding:Vellum
• Subject:Illustrated
• Language:Latin
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Year Printed:1659