Iurisprudentia heroica sive De iure Belgarum circa nobilitatem et insignia, demonstrato in commentariis ad Edictum serenissimorum belgii principum Alberti et Isabellae emulgatum 14. Decembris 1616. Liber prodromus [...].

4to: [18]-144 pp. (some foxing and spotting, sl. browning).

18th-c. calf, gilt orn. spine with raised bands and label (corner sl. rubbed, joints sl. loosening).

Very rare first edition on the nobility of Brussels families by J.-B. Christyn sr. (1622-1690). Half-page engraved ill. on title with portraits of Albert & Isabella by Clowet after Diepenbeke, head piece with engr. arms of Brussels, and 19 engraved coats of arms of noble families, i.a., Van Steene, Gielis, Serhuyghs, Sweerts, Coudenbergh, etc. Printed in 2 col.
Ref. Dekkers 35. - STCV. - Cp. Saffroy 8286 (1668 ed.).
Prov. Ms. entries (1 erased). - Michel Wittock (1936-2020) (bookpl.). - Francine van der Perre (bookseller bookpl.).