[17th to 19th centuries] Hooghe, Romeyn de (1645-1708). Chertablon de La Vigne, D. La manière de se bien preparer à la mort par des considérations sur la Cène, la Passion, & la Mort de Jesus-Christ. Antwerp, G. Gallet, 1700. 63,(1) p. Engr. frontisp. & 41 plates by De Hooghe (bound at the end). Later vellum w. gilt borders and gilt title on spine. 4to. Bound with: Spiegel om wel te sterven (...). Amst., J. Stigter, (10) letterpress lvs (incl. title-p.) w. explanations of the plates in Dutch. Occas. foxing/ browning as usual, but overall a very attractive copy with the often absent explanation of the plates in Dutch. Cohen/ De Ricci 232; Sander 350; Landwehr, R.d.H. as bookillustrator 84; Lipperheide Gb26; cf. Praz 398.

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