Proteus ofte Minne-beelden verandert in sinne-beelde

1629

Engraved title page, with imprint date 1628, on (.)2.
In three parts, each with separate title page and pagination.
Printer's device on title page.
Signatures: (.)-3(.)⁸ A-T⁸ (1)-(7)⁸ *-4*⁸ (4*8 blank).
Includes the author's Emblemata moralia et aeconomica, which contains 43 emblems, with verses in Latin and Dutch.
The 52 emblems of the Proteus, by J. Swelinck after Adriaen van de Venne, are each accompanied by verses in Dutch, Latin and French. Explanations of these emblems are given in the 103 pages of the second part (Sinne-rijcke ende stichtelijcke, leersame redenen).

Victoria University Library copy bound in contemporary vellum, sewn on four vellum tapes laced through the joints, with a hollow back, remnants of a manuscript title on spine, red edges.

Galathee ofte harder minne-klachte.

PT5625 1629