Melissi Mele sive odae ad Noribergam et Septemviros reipub[licae] Norib[ergensis].

4to: 72 pp. (cut short, some toning and spotting).

Sewn, paper strip on spine. Good copy.

Rare collection of Latin poetry by the German humanist author and composer P. Melissus (Schede, 1539-1602). The 1st part deals with Nürnberg patricians. The 2nd part, titled "Epigrammata" is devoted to Melissus’ travels and friends, i.a from the Low Countries: poems on J.J. Scaliger, J. Dousa (p. 55), J. Lipsius (pp. 61-62), J. Lernutius (p. 63), V. Giselinus (pp. 65-66), H. Goltzius (pp. 66-67), Fr. Modius (p. 70), C. Utenhovius (p. 71), but also on Elizabeth I of England, Ph. Sidney, A. Manutius etc. Large woodcut arms on title. Ref. VD-16 S-2412. - STC German (BL) 616. - Not in Adams, Oberlé.