Shelfmark
Fb.9.13(03)
Author
Title
Clarissimi viri D. And. Alciati Emblematum lib. II. Nuper adiectis Seb. Stockhameri Germ. in primum librum succinctis commentariolis.
Varying form of title
Portion of title: Emblematum lib. II
Publication, distribution, etc.
Lugduni, : Apud Ioan. Tornæsium, & Guliel. Gazeium, 1561.
Physical description
214. [1] p. : ill. ; 16mo.
Note
Verses in Latin with commentaries to accompany woodcut illustrations.
Note
Title within detailed woodcut strapwork frame; initials; head- and tail-pieces; printer's device on verso of final page.
Citation/references note
Adams, Rawles & Saunders. French Emblem Books, F. 040
Provenance
Booklabel of John Reynolds, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
18th century quarter sheep binding; marbled paper covering boards; resewn and rebacked in 20th century; earlier red morocco spine label with gold tooled letters reattached; four raised bands; pastedowns of c15th century manuscript (writing and music) have also been reinserted.
Copy-specific note
Rear flyleaf bears handwriting exercises from the late 17th or early 18th centuries.
Copy-specific note
Bound with two other items.
Subject
Emblem books, French Early works to 1800.
Subject
Signs and symbols Early works to 1800.
Subject
Allegories Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Reynolds, John, 1671 - 1758 former owner.
Added entry--name
Tournes, Jean de, 1539 - 1615 printer.
Added entry--name
Gazeau, Guillaume, fl. 1544 - 1562 printer.
Added entry--place
France Lyons
Identifier
B27892