Author: Casparis Barlaei
Title: Casparis Barlaei Poematum Editio Nova Priore Castigatior Et Altera Parte Auctior Cum Privilegio
Description: Lvgdv Batav, Ex Officina Elzeviriana, 1631. Leather. A lovely pocket sized collection of poetry. Well preserved, and in a very clean state. In Latin, this work is by the hand of Caspar Barlaeus. An early edition of this work, which was published in Barlaeus' lifetime. A very scarce work, with very few copies on Copac, held at Cambridge University Special Collections and Queen's University Belfast. With a lovely engraved title page. To the verso of front endpaper prior owner has adhered a short description of this work. Prior owner's stamp to the recto of front free endpaper, Alfred Wallis. Caspar Barlaeus was a Renaissance humanist, theologian, poet and historian. He wrote numerous volumes of Latin poetry, which was extremely popular. He was also very involved in various aspects of cartography and history. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart with heavy rubbing to the spine and extremities. To the verso of front endpaper prior owner has adhered a short description of this work. Prior owner's stamp to the recto of front free endpaper, Alfred Wallis. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with occasional scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Barlaeus Poetry Latin Illustrated Poetry None


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