Antverpia [and] Origines Antverpiensium.

Antwerp, Plantin Press (J. Moretus), 1610

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2 parts in 1 vol., 4to: [8]-146-24-[1-1 bl.], 172-[3-1 bl.] pp. (fore and top edge margin of title strengthened, S6 bound after p. 24 of I, pt. 2; light dampstaining at top edge margin, some minor browning).

Contemp. sp. calf (corners bumped), richly gilt spine with 4 raised bands (rebacked with orig. spine pasted on), brown leather title label, a.e.g. Good copy.

1. First edition of a description of Antwerp by the Jesuit Carolus Scribani (1561-1629). Engr. mark on title. Includes pt. 2 (24 pp.) with Greek and Hebrew poetry. - 2. First edition of this history of Antwerp. Ill. with engr. mark on title and 7 double-page engravings: 3 maps & 4 views (Cathedral, Town Hall, Hanseatic House, Exchange).
Ref. 1. Imhof (Moretus) S-30. - DBS VII:984:6. - Brouwers/Gilmont (Scribani) S-435. - Simoni (BL) S-101 - STCV. - 2. Imhof (Moretus) S-31. - DBS VII:984:7. - Brouwers/Gilmont S-436. - Simoni (BL) S-104. - STCV.
Prov. J.B. van Son (1804-1875), Dutch politician (ownership entry on title).