Joost van den Vondel - Publius Ovidius Nasoos Herscheppinge - 1671
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Joost van den Vondel’s Dutch edition of Publius Ovidius Nasoos Herscheppinge and Publius Nasoos heldinnenbrieven in a single blind-stamped calf leather panel binding, Amsterdam 1671 first edition with five raised spine ribs and gilt compartments, language Dutch, 685 pages, in good condition.
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Convoluut of 2 works by Joost van den Vondel in one blind-stamped, calf-leather panel binding (in Cambridge style), with the front board decorated by a frame with fleurons in the corners and a darker, inlaid leather center panel. The spine features five raised ribs and gold-stamped compartments with a red leather title shield.
1. Joost van den Vondel - Publius Ovidius Nasoos Herscheppinge. translated by J. v. Vondel - Amsterdam, widow of Abraham de Wees, 1671 - first edition - (22) 499 (13) pp
2. Publius Nasoos Heroine Letters - Amsterdam, Gerard onder de Linden, 1716 - (28) 160, (2 blank) 26 pp
Good. Planed and bumped corners and edges, right hinge at the top, about 4 cm open. Interior browned, here and there a spot. Some wormholes, scribble on endpaper. Fold in endpaper at back.
Contains frontispiece, coat of arms and 15 fine sharp copper engravings and a portrait of Vondel - all depicted
This monumental crown jewel of Dutch seventeenth-century book printing brings the Golden Age directly into your collection. It concerns Joost van den Vondel’s masters translation of Ovidius’ Herscheppingen from 1671, housed in a fine, authentic blind-stamped, calf-leather panel binding, which lends this over-350-year-old masterwork a regal appearance. With its beautiful, well-worn patina, this rare collectible is an absolute eye-catcher and a valuable addition to any serious library.
Will be sent by registered mail.
Convoluut of 2 works by Joost van den Vondel in one blind-stamped, calf-leather panel binding (in Cambridge style), with the front board decorated by a frame with fleurons in the corners and a darker, inlaid leather center panel. The spine features five raised ribs and gold-stamped compartments with a red leather title shield.
1. Joost van den Vondel - Publius Ovidius Nasoos Herscheppinge. translated by J. v. Vondel - Amsterdam, widow of Abraham de Wees, 1671 - first edition - (22) 499 (13) pp
2. Publius Nasoos Heroine Letters - Amsterdam, Gerard onder de Linden, 1716 - (28) 160, (2 blank) 26 pp
Good. Planed and bumped corners and edges, right hinge at the top, about 4 cm open. Interior browned, here and there a spot. Some wormholes, scribble on endpaper. Fold in endpaper at back.
Contains frontispiece, coat of arms and 15 fine sharp copper engravings and a portrait of Vondel - all depicted
This monumental crown jewel of Dutch seventeenth-century book printing brings the Golden Age directly into your collection. It concerns Joost van den Vondel’s masters translation of Ovidius’ Herscheppingen from 1671, housed in a fine, authentic blind-stamped, calf-leather panel binding, which lends this over-350-year-old masterwork a regal appearance. With its beautiful, well-worn patina, this rare collectible is an absolute eye-catcher and a valuable addition to any serious library.
Will be sent by registered mail.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History, Illustrated, Literature, War history
Book title
Publius Ovidius Nasoos Herscheppinge
Author/ Illustrator
Joost van den Vondel
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1671
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
16 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Wed. Abraham de Wees
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
685
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