Hermathenae, or, Moral Emblems, and Ethnick Tales. Vol I
London: 1740.
John Devoto. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #045189
ISBN: NoISBN
Rebound in full blind tooled calf with new endpapers. Title slightly soiled and chipped at the edges, scattered slight soiling, two pages with closed tears, but generally clean and bright internally. Vol I of a planned two volumes, but no further were published. 60 finely engraved plates occasionally somewhat crookedly printed - a lovely and late attempt at an English emblem book. With the list of subscribers. (xiv), 173, (3)pp with the errata at rear. Size: Octavo (8vo). Illustrator: John Devoto. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Inventory No: 045189.
Price: $950.00