Description:
K I S S E S etc.B E I N G A N
ENGLISH TRANSLATION in VERSE
OF THE
B A S I A
OF
JOANNES SECUNDUS NICOLAIUS
OF THE
H A G U E
_________________________________
L O N D O N
Printed for T. DAVIES
M, DCC, LXXV
DESCRIPTION
(iv) + 223 + (iv)
Book measures 180mm x 120mm approximately.
Bound in full contemporary calf and more recently re-backed. New spine has five gilt-ruled raised bands with floral motifs to compartments and contrasting tan title label. Includes engraved frontispiece representing the "origin of kisses" and an engraved vignette on the second title.
CONDITION
The binding is holding extremely firm indeed. Boards show some wear and scuffs and repair marks for new spine hinges. Internally the pages are generally browned with an occasional spot. Shadowing to title page caused by the engraving. Previous owner bookplate to front paste-down.
Overall, a lovely tight and pleasant copy of this rather rare work.
INTERESTING
Johannes Secundus (1511 to… Read More