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Afbeeldinghe van d'eerste eeuwe der societeyt Jesu

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1640

€360 - €450

In-4°, [8], 712, [7] pp. (some min. spots ). With poems by i.a. A. Poirters. Engr. ill.: title by M. Natalis after A. Diepenbeke and 103 emblematical ill. in-text by C. Galle and 1 full-page pl. Each emblem with a caption in Dutch and Latin. Contemp. mottled calf, gilt-orn. spine with raised bands, red edges (corners rubbed and bumped, joint rest.), mod. box

Dutch translation by Laurentius Uwens of ""Imago primi saeculi societatis Iesu"", famous centennial publication of the Low Countries Jesuits
Ref. Landwehr Dutch 11 ; Praz p. 380 ; Funck p. 341 ; BCNI 9279. Prov.: Schoolprize College of Mechelen

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