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Leiden, (W.C. van der Boxe for) F. Hegerus, 1631

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Lot description

12mo: [28 incl. engr. title]-384-[1] pp. (some normal toning and light spots).

Contemp. sheep, triple gilt fillet on boards, gilt-orn. spine with raised bands, gilt sides, red edges (joints split, sl. rubbed, some stains on back cover, corners bumped).

Early edition by Petrus Scriverius (1576-1660) of the collected Latin verses of the famous love poet Janus Secundus (1511-1536). Engr. medal on title (the poet’s beloved Julia) and full-page portrait of the author in-text.
Ref. Oberlé 229. - STCN.
Prov. Dr. Charles Groffier (mod. collector's label).