Shelfmark
Gg.2.09
Author
Uniform title
[Works. 1580]
Title
Opera Ioan. Goropii Becani, hactenus in lucem non edita: : nempe, Hermathena, Hieroglyphica, Vertumnus, Gallica, Francica, Hispanica..
Publication, distribution, etc.
Antwerpiæ, : Excudebat Christophorus Plantinus architypographus regius., M.D.LXXX. [1580]
Physical description
6 pt. in l ([4], 13, [15], 237, [3]; [16], 270, [2]; [12], 114, [2]; [12], 159, [1]; [12], 107, [1]; [14], 118, [2] p.) : ill. (port.) ; 33 cm. (Fo.)
Note
One of two states identified by Adams as separate issues, with the chief distinction being the spelling of place of publication (this issue, Adams G875, has "Antwerpiæ", the other issue, Adams G876, has "Antuerpiæ").
Note
Additional variant state: the portrait on pi2 can face right or left.
Note
Each part has separate dated title-page, pagination and register. Pt. 1 has title "Hermathena Ioannis Goropii Becani"; pt. 2 has title "Hieroglyphica Ioannis Goropii Becani"; pt. 3 has title "Vertumnus Ioannis Goropii Becani"; pt. 4 has title "Gallica Ioannis Goropii Becani"; pt. 5 has title "Francica Ioannis Goropii Becani"; pt. 6 has title "Hispanica Ioannis Goropii Becani".
Note
Printer's device with motto "Labore et constantia" in one of a variety of forms on all title pages.
Note
Engraved portrait of the author on leaf pi2 recto.
Note
Edited by Laevinus Torrentius.
Note
Signatures: pi² A⁸ B⁶ a-v⁶ (v6 blank) [section mark]⁸ AA-YY⁶ ZZ⁴ [dagger]⁶ Aa-Ii⁶ Kk⁴ (Kk4 blank) [paragraph mark]⁶ aa-mm⁶ nn⁸ [cross]⁶ aA-iI⁶ chi1 *⁶ ²A-K⁶.
Note
Initials, printed marginal notes.
Note
Each part includes its own index.
Citation/references note
Adams, G875
Provenance
Inscription on title-page: R: Weddrington. Ralph Widdrington, 1614/15-1688.
Provenance
Inscription on title-page recording donation to Eton College by Henry Godolphin, provost of Eton, together with his armorial book stamp, a oval cartouche with double headed eagle between three fleurs de lys on verso of title-page.
Binding
Mid or late 17th century mid brown sprinkled calf; blind tooled double fillet border with second vertical line 1 centimetre from joint; gold tooled single fillet on board edges; blind tooled double fillet on spine; red morocco spine label with gold tooled triple fillet frame and title; parchment pastedowns with manuscript at the rear; six raised bands; red stained edges.
Copy-specific note
Inscription in early 17th century hand on front pastedown: 1l - 5s - 0 pd to Mr Maden.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Ci.4.1.
Copy-specific note
Inscription on leaf facing title-page, giving biography of Goropius.
Subject
Franks History.
Subject
Language and languages Early works to 1800.
Subject
Symbolism Early works to 1800.
Subject
Hieroglyphics Early works to 1800.
Subject
Gaul History.
Subject
Spain History To 711.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Plantin, Christophe, ca. 1520 - 1589 printer.
Added entry--name
Widdrington, Ralph, 1614 or 15 - 1688 former owner.
Added entry--name
Godolphin, Henry, 1648 - 1733 former owner.
Added entry--name
Plantijnsche Drukkerij printer.
Added entry--place
Belgium Antwerp.
Identifier
B49872