BOISSARD, Jean-Jacques (1528-1602). Theatrum vitae humanae. Metz and Frankfurt: Abraham Fabri for Theodore de Bry, 1596.
BOISSARD, Jean-Jacques (1528-1602). Theatrum vitae humanae. Metz and Frankfurt: Abraham Fabri for Theodore de Bry, 1596. 4 o (209 x 145 mm). Engraved title, engraved portrait and 60 engraved plates by Theodore de Bry. (A few minor marginal repairs.) Modern vellum. Provenance : Catonsville, MD, St. Charles College (ink stamp on title and other place). FIRST EDITION of one of the most beautiful Emblem books depicting allegorical, mythological and secular subjects. The introduction includes a praise by Boissard of the artistic skills of the de Bry family, father and sons. Adams B-2344; Brunet I:1067; Landwehr German 135; Praz 279.
BOISSARD, Jean-Jacques (1528-1602). Theatrum vitae humanae. Metz and Frankfurt: Abraham Fabri for Theodore de Bry, 1596.
BOISSARD, Jean-Jacques (1528-1602). Theatrum vitae humanae. Metz and Frankfurt: Abraham Fabri for Theodore de Bry, 1596. 4 o (209 x 145 mm). Engraved title, engraved portrait and 60 engraved plates by Theodore de Bry. (A few minor marginal repairs.) Modern vellum. Provenance : Catonsville, MD, St. Charles College (ink stamp on title and other place). FIRST EDITION of one of the most beautiful Emblem books depicting allegorical, mythological and secular subjects. The introduction includes a praise by Boissard of the artistic skills of the de Bry family, father and sons. Adams B-2344; Brunet I:1067; Landwehr German 135; Praz 279.
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