Descriptio Publicae Gratulationis Spectaculorum et Ludorum

Published by ex Officina Plantiniana ( Plantin, Moretus ), Antwerp, 1595

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Folio (38,4 x 25,8 cm), very nice contemporary dark calf binding. First and only edition of this famous festival book, celebrating the entry of Archduke Ernst of Austria into Antwerp on 14 June 1594. Title within engraved architectural border, 33 plates: 29 full-page engravings and 4 double-page engravings by the famous and important engraver Pieter van der Borcht. This book is in very good condition: strong impressions of the engavings, good paper quality, large margins, original binding.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Descriptio Publicae Gratulationis Spectaculorum et Ludorum
Author
BOCHIUS, Joannes
Publisher
ex Officina Plantiniana ( Plantin, Moretus ), Antwerp
Publication year
1595
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition

Sanderus Antiquariaat

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