Diva Virgo Hallensis. Beneficia eius & miracula fide atque ordine descripta.

Antwerp, Plantin Press (Widow & Sons of J. Moretus), 1616

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4to: [8]-86 [= 90]-69-[10] pp. (some min. browning and staining).

Contemp. blindst. vellum, flat spine (scratches on covers).

Later edition of Lipsius’ popular narrative of the miracles of the Holy Virgin of Halle. Engr. ill. on title and 2 full-page engr. pl. by Cornelis Galle: B4r (Interior of the church), D2r (Siege of Hallae Opidum). Woodcut mark at end.
Ref. BB III:976:L-310. - Bibl. Lips. Brux. 216-219. - BCNI 6287. - STCV.
Prov. Stamp on title. - Ms. entries on title (some erased).
Bound with: Id. - Diva sichemiensis sive Aspricollis [...]. Ibid., 1620. [8]-69-[11] pp. Later edition on the miracles of the Virgin at Scherpenheuvel (Zichem). Ill. with engr. title-vign. showing the Virgin. Woodcut initials, endpieces and printer's mark at end. Ref. BB III:1012:L-395. - Bibl. Lips. Brux. 216-219. - BCNI 6784. - STCV.