Des menschen begin, midden en einde; vertoonende het kinderlyk bedryf en aanwasch [...].

Amsterdam, F. Houttuyn, 1754

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8vo: [34 incl. engr. title and portrait]-103-[7] pp.

Contemp. vellum, flat spine. Excellent copy.

Rare later edition (1st 1712) of this typical Luyken emblem book. Engr. ill.: title and author's portrait by P. Sluiter and 51 emblems by Jan Luyken showing many contemp. children's games and occupations. Woodcut ornament on title. Publisher's stocklist on last f.
Ref. Landwehr (Low Countries) 522. - STCN (1 in the Netherlands). - Not in Emblem books Leiden, Klaversma/Hannema, BL.
Prov. Albert Hahn (1877-1918), Dutch political illustrator (mod. bookpl. designed by himself).