Stichtelyke zinnebeelden gepast op deugden en ondeugden, in LVII tafereelen [...] en verrykt mat de bygedichten van Juffr. Gezine Brit.

Amsterdam, W. Barents, 1723

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8vo: [24, incl. front.]-251-[9] pp.

Contemp. vellum, flat spine, sprinkled edges. Nice copy.

First edition of this nice emblem book by the Dutch painter Houbraken (1660-1719). Ill. with 1 engr. frontispiece, 1 engr. mark on title and 57 half-page engr. emblems by J. Folkema after designs by Houbraken himself. Each emblem has a caption, a motto, a 10-line poem by G. Brit (1669-1747) followed by texts in prose and in verse. Houbraken is also known for his "Groote schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstchilders en schilderessen" (3 vols., 1718-1721) considered to be a sequel of Karel van Mander's "Schilderboek". Title printed in red and black.
Ref. Landwher, LC, 338. - STCN 163299439.
Prov. M. C. Mardagant, spouse Speckman (ms. entry, 20th c.).