1591 Alciatus Emblem Book With 211 Fine Woodcuts
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1591 Alciatus Emblem Book With 211 Fine Woodcuts Picture(s) and Description:
Emblemata: Cum C. Minois Divionensis ad eadem commentariis. Index Aurel. 103.048. - Adams A 612: - BM STC, Dutch p. 4. - Landwehr 16. Most attractive edition with the woodcuts from the 1577 edition set in decorative borders.
One of the most complete editions, with 98 more emblems than earlier Paris editions.
The work provides an excellent source for study of daily life in the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as affording insights into standards of moral behaviour.
Andreas Alciat was born on May 8, 1492 in Milan or nearby Alzate, the son of a prosperous merchant. He was a successful lawyer and university professor and lived at various times in Milan, Bologna, Avignon, and Paris. He died on January 12, 1550. Alciat's Liber Emblemata was the first of many emblem books that were the literary vogue in the 16th century. At this time interest in the newly rediscoved Egyptian hieroglyphics ran high among the educated and the emblem books were, in part, an attempt to define a pictographic language.
Various degrees of age toning; 3 leaves with cleab tears (1 rebacked); old stamp to title.
ANTIQUARIAT Daniel Good, Beromnster - Switzerland
