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1112 - PHILOTHEUS [pseudonym of CHARLES II, Elector Palatine] *Symbola christiana quibus idea hominis christiani exprimitur*. Frankfurt: J.P. Zubrod, 1677. 4to: frontispiece—[8]-204 pp. (minor tears restored without loss on the frontispiece; missing paper restored by trimming the right side of the title page; tiny wormholes and holes in the margin at the gutter of the first leaves; slight ink bleed-through from the engravings; occasional soiling and/or minor stains). Contemporary Lavallière morocco, boards featuring a central coat of arms within rich gilt “à la fanfare” decoration, gilt-orn. flat spine, as-is (some stains; lower board slightly darkened; joints and corners slightly rubbed with some scratches; minor scratches on lower board; traces of ties on boards). First edition of this book of emblems by Charles II, Elector Palatine (1651–1685). Beautiful engraved illustrations: allegorical frontispiece (fold-out) by Martinus Hailler after J.G. Wagner, large illustration on the title page, and 100 large emblems. Ref. VD17 3:006635Y. - Landwehr, German, 476. - Praz S.454. Formerly owned by the Dukes of Carinthia (supralibros). - Illegible stamp on the last page (another one cut out from the title page).

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€500 - 600

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PHILOTHEUS [pseudonym of CHARLES II, Elector Palatine] *Symbola christiana quibus idea hominis christiani exprimitur*. Frankfurt: J.P. Zubrod, 1677. 4to: frontispiece—[8]-204 pp. (minor tears restored without loss on the frontispiece; missing paper restored by trimming the right side of the title page; tiny wormholes and holes in the margin at the gutter of the first leaves; slight ink bleed-through from the engravings; occasional soiling and/or minor stains). Contemporary Lavallière morocco, boards featuring a central coat of arms within rich gilt “à la fanfare” decoration, gilt-orn. flat spine, as-is (some stains; lower board slightly darkened; joints and corners slightly rubbed with some scratches; minor scratches on lower board; traces of ties on boards). First edition of this book of emblems by Charles II, Elector Palatine (1651–1685). Beautiful engraved illustrations: allegorical frontispiece (fold-out) by Martinus Hailler after J.G. Wagner, large illustration on the title page, and 100 large emblems. Ref. VD17 3:006635Y. - Landwehr, German, 476. - Praz S.454. Formerly owned by the Dukes of Carinthia (supralibros). - Illegible stamp on the last page (another one cut out from the title page).

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Cartography, atlases, old manuscripts, old and rare books
Friday, December 4
01:00 PM
19/2 Rue aux Laines
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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