A collection of emblemes, ancient and moderne : quickened with metricall illustrations; and disposed into lotteries both morall and divine. That instruction and good counsell may bee furthered by an honest and pleasant recreation.

Author
Wither, George, 1588-1667 [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : Printed by A[ugustine]. M[athewes]. for Iohn Grismond, and are to be sold at the signe of the Gunne in Ivie-Lane, 1635.
Description
4 pts. in 1 v. : ill. (incl. port.) ; 29 cm.

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    Notes
    • Books 1, 3-4 have special t. -p.
    • Many irregularities in paging.
    • Title vignettes.
    • Last page of 'table' in manuscript.
    • The 200 plates of the emblems were engraved by Crispin de Passe and appeared originally in the Emblemata Sacra of Rollenhagius, 1611-13 (of H. Green, Andrea Alciati, 1872, p. 248-60; etc.)
    Provenance
    • Ex copy: Inscribed on title page 'Geo. T. Strong.' (his sale, Bangs [4 Nov. 1878], lot 1729).
    • Ex copy: Bookplate 'From the Library of Jeannette Dwight Bliss. The Gift of Susan Dwight Bliss.'
    References
    ESTC S118583
    OCLC
    29107113
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