[Mathieu Guillemot (15..-1610)]
[Antique title page, 1621] RECUEIL DE PLUISIEURS EDICTS LETTRES PATENTES DECLARATIONS ARRETS SENTENCES, published 1621, 1 p.
Title page with large printer's device of Mathieu Guillemot (15.. -1610) representing a bush of roses in the middle and two garlic plants, one on each side of the roses. Monogrammed just below the roses, within the representation. On the oval frame surrounding the main scene inscription: 'PER OPPOSITA'. The device continues along the corners, on the bottom with two opposite cornucopias and above two angels playing with flowers and fruits.RECUEIL DE PLUISIEURS EDICTS LETTRES PATENTES DECLARATIONS ARRETS SENTENCES ... de la chambre du Thresor & Conservation du Domaine du Roy.Date of print: 1621, published in Paris. Letterpress and wood engraving on laid paper; total: 347 x 219 mm; light damp stains along the corners; mounted on cardboard decorated with a line frame in black ink. Pencil scribbles above, on the mount.
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