6 - BARCLAY (Jean). *Icon Animorum*. London, printed by Norton, 1614. In-18, ivory vellum with overlay, smooth spine decorated with gilt metal tools, gilt fillets, spandrels, and central motif, scattered ermine spots,

BARCLAY (Jean). *Icon Animorum*. London, printed by Norton, 1614. In-18, ivory vellum with overlay, smooth spine decorated with gilt metal tools, gilt fillets, spandrels, and central motif, scattered ermine spots, fleurs-de-lis at the corners, traces of cordons, gilt edges. (Contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION. It is not cited by Dorbon or Caillet. The *Icon Animorum*, whose title was translated into French as *Le Tableau des esprits*, enjoyed great success in the 17th century. Its author, Jean Barclay, a distinguished philosopher, humanist, and poet of Scottish origin, born in Pont-à-Mousson in 1582 and died in Rome in 1621, presents a comparative analysis of the various peoples of Europe. SUPERB IVORY VELIN BINDING, FINELY DECORATED AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.