Cornelius CURTIUS. Virorum illustrium ex ordine eremitarum D. Augustini elogia cum singulorum expressis ad vivum iconibus. Antwerp, Joannem Cnobbarum, 1636. In-4, vellum with covers, title on the back, blue edges (Binding of the time). Funck, 299 /// (8f.)-288 First and only edition of this work tracing the lives of members of the order of Saint Augustine. A title and 30 portraits engraved by C. Galle after drawings by Francquart. The title is set in a large architectural decoration and the portraits are all in scrolled medallions with sometimes highlights of flowers, putti, symbols A nice copy despite a repair to a leaf without affecting the engraving.

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