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EMBLEMATICS. SAAVEDRA FAXARDO (FAJARDO), (D. DE). Idea principis christiano-politici, centum symbolis expressa. Bruxelles (excudebat Ioannes Mommartius ... et Francisci Vivieni sumptibius) 1649.

4:o (about 305x195 mm.). (24, including engraved title), 1-722, (4) pp. Engraved title, 103 half page engravings in text.
Contemporary vellum, somewhat worn and spotted. Some minor marginal dampstaining, minor foxing. Signature on inside of upper cover "ex libris Ioannis Francisci".

First published in Spanish in 1640. The first Latin edition published in 1642. Discourses on how to conduct oneself as a Christian ruler originally intended for the Spanish infante Baltasar son of King Philip IV. Each new chapter is introduced by a symbolic engraving in the form of a coat of arms with a Latin motto announcing the theme.

From the library of Sven Höglind.

Auktionsnummer:

6115

Datum:

2016-12-20

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