Antverpia [and] Origines Antverpiensium.

Antwerp, Plantin Press, J. Moretus, 1610

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Lot description

2 works in 1 vol., 4to: [8]-146-[1], 24, 172-[3] pp.; 7 pl. (f. G2 bound after G3 in 1st part, some occ. spotting).

Contemp. vellum, flat spine, sp. edges (some soiling, stronger on back cover).

1. First ed. of a history of Antwerp by the Jesuit Scribani (1561-1629). Includes the 24 pp. with Greek and Hebrew poetry. Engr. printer's mark on title. Ref. Imhof (Moretus) S-30. - DBS VII:984:6. - Brouwers/Gilmont, Scribani S-435. - Simoni S-101. - Matagne (Namur) S-158. - STCV. - 2. First ed. Ill. with engr. printer's mark on title and 7 folding engravings: 3 maps & 4 views (Cathedral, Town Hall, Hanseatic House, Exchange). Ref. Imhof (Moretus) S-31. - DBS VII:984:7. - Brouwers/Gilmont, Scribani S-436. - Simoni S-104. - Matagne (Namur) S-169. - STCV.