Antverpia [and] Origines Antverpiensium.

Antwerp, J. Moretus, 1610

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Lot description

3 parts in 1 vol., 4to: [8]-146-[2], 172-[4], 24 pp.

Contemp. calf., gilt orn. spine raised on 5 bands (sl. rubbed, corners sl. bumbed, sm. def. at head). Good copy.

First ed. of a history of Antwerp by the Jesuit Carolus Scribani (1561-1629). Engr. printer's mark on title and 7 folding engr.: 3 maps & 4 views (Cathedral, Town Hall, Hanseatic House, Exchange). In addition it includes also a portrait engraving of Scribani by Pontius, after Van Dyck. Contains the 24 pp. with Greek and Hebrew poetry.
Ref. DBS VII:984:7. - Brouwers/Gilmont S-435. - Matagne (Namur) S-158. - Imhof (Moretus) S-30-31. - STCV 6607472.
Prov. "Delattrey", 1856. - "G.W. Corrigan" (ownership entries on title page and libr. stamp).