Live auction - Lot 1254
[Christian Antiquity]
Tafereelen der eerste christenen, bestaande in 92 konstprenten van Jan Luiken.
Amsterdam, De Groot & Rykhof jr., 1740
€ 200 / 250
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Lot description
8vo: [198] pp.
Cont. vellum, flat spine titled in ink. Good copy.
2nd edition (1st. 1722) of this rather rare emblem book on the customs and hardships of early christians in the Roman Empire. Engr. ills: title vign. by F. De Bakker on title, 92 double-page pl. by Jan Luyken. The pl. are those used in G. Arnold, "Eerste christenen" (1700), here in 2nd state. Each pl. is accompanied by a 6-verse poem by Bruin and a longer poem by Langendijk. Title in black and red. Ref. Van Eeghen & van der Kellen p. 453, 750. - STCN. - COPAC. - Not in BL.