Antverpia [and] Origines Antverpiensium.

4to: [8]-146-24-[1, 1 bl.], 172-[3, 1 bl.] pp. (quire G bound in wrong order, S6 bound after p. 24 of I, pt. 2; some toning and spotting, sm. wormtrack in blank bottom margin of 2nd work).

Cont. gilt calf, covers with gilt central ornament within gilt and ruled borders, gilt spine on 4 raised bands, a.e.g., remains of green cloth ties (rubbed, head and tail def.). Very good copy.

1. Description of Antwerp by the Jesuit Carolus Scribani (1561-1629). Illustrated with an engr. mark on title and 7 double-page engravings: 3 maps & 4 views (Cathedral, Town Hall, Hanseatic House, Exchange). Includes pt. 2 (24 pp.) with Greek and Hebrew poetry. - 2. History of Antwerp. Engr. mark on title. Ref. 1. DBS VII:984:6. - Brouwers/Gilmont (Scribani) S-435. - STCV 6607472. - Simoni (BL) S-101 2. DBS VII:984:7. - Brouwers/Gilmont S-436. - STCV 6607558. - Simoni S-104. Prov. On front flyleaf Latin verse presentation inscription to the Antwerp secretary Gregorius de Weerdt, husband of Clara Rubens (daughter of the painter’s brother Philips).