Jacob Cats (1577-1660) - Silenus Alcibiadis & Maechden-plicht - 1622
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A two-work, leather-bound volume by Jacob Cats (1577-1660), titled Silenus Alcibiadis & Maechden-plicht, published in Amsterdam by Jansz. Bleau in 1622, containing 500 pages of Dutch illustrated poetry and literature across multiple editions.
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Two works by Jacob Cats in one leather binding.
-Silenus Alcibiades or Proteus,... Amsterdam, Jansz. Bleau, the gilded sunburst, 1622.
Layout: title page, title engraving, to the reader, preface, assignments (32 pages). Then Part I, 111 pages, with 51 circular emblem prints. Then Part II, with half-title, title engraving, 111 pages, featuring the double-page large print 'children's game'. Then Part III, with subtitle, title engraving, 111 pages.
Guidelines of virgin love, or the duty of maidens or the office of young women, expressed through sensory images. Amsterdam, Jansz. Bleau, at the gilded Sun Mirror, 1622.
Contents: title page, privilege, assignment to Anna Roemers, eulogies, elogium, engraving 'Vna via est', coat of arms shield (17 pages), from page 18 the main text (pages 18-124) with 44 circular engravings, ending with Harders' lament, with 1 engraving in the text.
Bound in leather cover
Condition: fair. The binding has a new leather spine with old leather applied on the back. Paper on the corners is bumped and worn/thin, with some minor tears (sometimes repaired) and a few old moisture stains, new endpapers. The book block is sturdy, and the emblematic plates are generally in good condition. The large plate 'kinderspel' has damage in the fold at the bottom of the page.
Two works by Jacob Cats in one leather binding.
-Silenus Alcibiades or Proteus,... Amsterdam, Jansz. Bleau, the gilded sunburst, 1622.
Layout: title page, title engraving, to the reader, preface, assignments (32 pages). Then Part I, 111 pages, with 51 circular emblem prints. Then Part II, with half-title, title engraving, 111 pages, featuring the double-page large print 'children's game'. Then Part III, with subtitle, title engraving, 111 pages.
Guidelines of virgin love, or the duty of maidens or the office of young women, expressed through sensory images. Amsterdam, Jansz. Bleau, at the gilded Sun Mirror, 1622.
Contents: title page, privilege, assignment to Anna Roemers, eulogies, elogium, engraving 'Vna via est', coat of arms shield (17 pages), from page 18 the main text (pages 18-124) with 44 circular engravings, ending with Harders' lament, with 1 engraving in the text.
Bound in leather cover
Condition: fair. The binding has a new leather spine with old leather applied on the back. Paper on the corners is bumped and worn/thin, with some minor tears (sometimes repaired) and a few old moisture stains, new endpapers. The book block is sturdy, and the emblematic plates are generally in good condition. The large plate 'kinderspel' has damage in the fold at the bottom of the page.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Art, Illustrated, Literature, Poetry
Book Title
Silenus Alcibiadis & Maechden-plicht
Author/ Illustrator
Jacob Cats (1577-1660)
Condition
Fair
Artist
Jacob Cats
Publication year oldest item
1622
Height
24 cm
Edition
Multiple Books / Editions
Width
18 cm
Language
Dutch
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Amsterdam, Jansz. Bleau, inde vergulde Sonnewyser.
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
500
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