Sweertius Franciscus (9 results)

Leather Bound. Condition: Very Good. In Latin. 1608 first edition 'Coloniae Agrippinae sumptibus Bernardi Gualteri' (Cologne, Germany) 4 x 7 1/4 inches tall full leather bound, three raised bands to spine, [14], 672, [3] pp. Lacking original endpapers, but otherwise a complete copy. Covers have extremely mild edgewear. Faded contemporaneous owner name to title page, which is soiled, especially to margins. Faded contemporaneous ink marginalia, mainly tic marks to the margins to a majority of pages, as well as a numbering of Sweerts's 80 listed sources. Scattered soiling and foxing. Otherwise, a very good copy of a scarce first edition of this important early compilation of epigraphs. ~LLL~ A compilation of epigraphs and inscriptions collected from across the European Christian world by Belgian historian and epigraphist Franz Sweerts (1567-1629), also known as Pierre Francois Sweerts (Latinized as Sweertius Franciscus). In this work, following in the footsteps of Nathan Chytraeus (1543-1598), who published in 1594 what was arguably the 'first world-corpus of classical inscriptions,' Sweerts, like Chytraeus, was only a compiler. Sweerts admits making free use of Chytraeus, Lorenz Schrader and Tobias Fendt, who are among the eighty authorities to whom he explicitly acknowledges his indebtedness in the first few pages of this book. Sweerts indicates that he put together this collection strictly for the pleasure of the reader. 'People who like only old inscriptions,' Sweerts says, 'can betake themselves to Apianus and Amantius, to Smetius and Scaliger, to Velserus and Groter and Justus Lipsius,' where, he adds, 'they will be lucky if they find anything as delightful as the inscriptions produced by contemporary composers.' [Translation from John Sparrow, 'Visible Words: A Study of Inscriptions In and As Books and Works of Art' (Cambridge University Press 1969), at p. 32.] A second and enlarged edition of Sweerts's 'Deliciae,' dedicated to Cardinal Francesco Barberini, nephew of Pope Urban VIII, appeared in 1625. Sweerts also produced 'Epitaphia Ioco-Seria' (Cologne 1623, 1645) and 'Monumenta Sepulchralia et Inscriptiones Publicae Privatacque Ducatus Brabantiae' (Antwerp 1613). Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs as writing; it is the science of identifying graphemes, clarifying their meanings, classifying their uses according to dates and cultural contexts, and drawing conclusions about the writing and the writers.

Antverpiae, Apud Gasparem Bellerum, 1613, (20)nn pp + 395 pp + (2)nn pp (privilegium) (complete). Bound in contemporary full calf, raised spine with gilt decoration and title, marbled endpapers, edges painted red. Ex-library with some stamps and labels. Good copy allthough both joints are broken but still holding. Interesting early study on epitaphs in the Duchy of Brabant. The preliminary pages contain a letter of Thomas Morus on the subject, a bibliography of books on epitaphs, laudatory letters of Scaliger, Grutius, Heinsius, Balthasar vander Piet.

Condition: Good. Antverpiae 1613 Gasparem Bellerum. In Latin. Gravestone inscriptions.12mo., (20), 386pp., (2), vignette on title page, full vellum. Illegible old circular stamp on title page.Good, endpapers loose, cover a bit bowed, light cover soiling. Has no index which in some copies is on page 387 to 394 though no signs any pages removed from the binding.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1612 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 147 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 147.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1613 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 423 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 423.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1628 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 737 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 737.

Amstelaedami, Henr. Wetstenium MDCXIC. Encuadernado en pasta. 150 páginas,48 páginas+ de la página 201 a la página 395, 14 páginas. Con 17 láminas algunas plegadas. Falto de la página 35 a la página 38 con una lámina. Lo demás completo. 14 cm. Ref: 8922 [LS/022577-8922].

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1625 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 865 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 865.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1610. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 112, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 112 112.