Renaissance, Signed (30 results)

1. Original-Kupferstich von Normand (in der Platte signiert) auf rückseitig unbedrucktem Büttenblatt, bildliche Darstellung ca. 12 x 17 cm, Blattgröße ca. 16 x 21 cm, im breiten Rand außerhalb der bildlichen Darstellung etwas Alterspatina, ansonsten gur erhalten 1100 gr.

Paperback. Condition: very good. Large octavo in color illus wraps; volume (unpaged; approx 50p): b&w illustrations; 22 cm. Signed and inscribed by Floating Eagle Feather on front wrap verso. "This literary and graphic medicine bundle brings together poems, stories, and epigrams from cultures from around the world to help to bring about such miracles of clear perception. This book challenges old attitudes we may have about ourselves and others gently, humorously, seriously, but, throughout, beautifully and with a deep respect for all of the cultures represented and for the reader"--Page 4 of cover. Contents: Native American contents: Wheel of light: foreword / Hyemeyohsts Storm -- Sweet herbs, a calico bag, & a piece of string to bind the medicine bundle / Floating Eagle-Feather -- Mouse and buffalo eyes / Plains Indians -- [Without title] / Chief Luther Standing Bear -- Superstition: a Mayan tale -- God's eye / Huichol natives of Mexico -- The animals create: Navajo traditional tale -- Medicine wheel / Hyemeyohsts Storm -- Coyote and badger / Navajo -- Earth Mother / Tse Waa -- Navajo benedictory chant. // Humanism -- Literary collections. Awareness -- Literary collections. Respect -- Literary collections. Cultural awareness. Humanisme -- Anthologies. Prise de conscience -- Anthologies. Respect -- Anthologies. Sensibilisation aux cultures. Awareness. Cultural awareness. Humanism. Respect. Genre/Form: Literary collections. Note(s):. One dog-ear crease, 3-4 small pen lines moslty erased; else overall very good(++) to near fine(-).

s/w-Original-Fotoporträtpostkarte, mit Datum 4.11.72 eigenhändig signiert.

Condition: Gut. 94 S., Beilage. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Beilage: Berliner Ansichtskarte vom Schauspielhaus auf dem Gendarmenmarkt mit Widmung von Renate Johne i.A. der Renaissance-Gesellschaft an Prof. Haase, 13.-16.8.1992. - Inhalt: Wolfgang Hradský: De Danctis tractatu, qui Monarchia inscribitur (Über Dantes Traktat Monarchia.) -- Lukas Richter: Dante und die volkssprachliche Musik seiner Zeit -- Horst Heintze: Dante und Montale -- Johannes Irmscher: Die Anfänge der neugriechischen Grammatik -- Die erste poetologische Korrespondenz zwischen Rinaldo da Villafranca und Francesco Petrarca. Deutsche Übersetzung von Wolfgang Hradský -- Renate Johne: Der Eccius dedolatus Willibald Pirckheimers als zeitgenössische Satire mit antiken Formelementen -- Brigitte Heymann: Ist der Feminismus ein Humanismus? Gedanken zu einer fortgesetzten Debatte -- William Shakespeare: Sonette XLIV / XLV Deutsche Übertragung von Babette Hesse -- Babette Hesse: 'Reality isn't enough any more". Gedanken um L. Haußmanns Neuinszenierung von Shakespeares -- Sommernachtstraum am Deutschen Nationaltheater Weimar. - Wikipedia: Renate Johne (* 3. Januar 1940 in Chemnitz) ist eine deutsche Altphilologin und Epigraphikerin. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED on the title page by Jonathan Bate. Richly illuminated and richly illuminating; this large scale first edition hardback looks unread and is a brilliant introduction to the world which Shakespeare inhabited and bequeathed to us. Protected unclipped jacket. Signed by Author.

Grosses Original-Pressefoto (quer 8 to, aus der Simmel-Verfilmung LIEBE IST NUR EIN WORT, mit Malte Torsten und Herbert Fleischmann), eigenhändig signiert.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Various Renaissance Masters (illustrator). Hand-numbered 257 out of 2000. This book is in excellent unused or very gently-used condition. There are no attached bookplates or embossed seals. Sharp corners, no obvious scuffs or rubs. The slipcase has some fading and minor cosmetic imperfections, as does the book's exterior (see photos). Please see the photographs for best description. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing, and feel free to ask questions if the photos do not suffice. We can also provide additional photos if requested. Returns are only allowed due to shipping damage or item not being as described. Due to USPS insurance claims procedures, partial refunds are not allowed due to shipping damage. Items damaged in shipping must be returned in the original packaging as received. The USPS requires inspection of the packaging and item damaged. Signed by artist.

1. Original-Kupferstich von Professor Blasius Höfel (in der Platte signiert) nach einem Gemälde von Pietro Perugino und Kopie von Sigmund von Perger auf Büttenkarton, unterhalb des Bildes kleiner blindgeprägter Stempel "Haas", bildliche Darstellung ca. 12,5 x 10 cm, Blattgröße ca. 22 x 16 cm, im oberen Rand alte Montagespuren (war gerahmt), sauber und sehr gut erhalten 1100 gr.

Condition: Used: Very Good. Une dédicace de l'auteur.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. SIGNED and inscribed by editor/director Chiappelli on front flyleaf; collection of essays from the International Conference of the Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies held in Los Angeles on December 12 and 13 of 1983; various contributors, text mostly in English and French; very good in very good dust jacket, in fresh mylar cover; minor wrinkling to jacket, board corners bumped else a tight bright square copy with no markings.

Kleines Albumblatt mit 6-zeiliger eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Datum, Unterschrift in Tinte signiert Dr. Erich Schumacher in herzlicher Erinnerung an eine nächtliche Fahrt von M.(önchen)-Gladbach SCHERZ, SATIRE nach Krefeld ! In hoher Wertschätzung, Mai 1956 F. BRUCKNER - eingebunden in sein Buch : SCHAUSPIELE Nach historischen Stoffen (Elisabeth von England, Timon und das Gold, Pyrrhus und Andromache, Napoleon der Erste, Heroische Komödie) Kiepenheuer & Witsch Köln, Berlin , 1. Auflage 1956, ERSTAUSGABE, 501 SS. gebunden (Hardcover, Oln. 8 to) mit Schutzumschlag, gut erhalten.

Eigenhändiger Brief (1 S. 4° mit gedrucktem Namen und Adresse am Kopf) mit Ort, Datum, Unterschrift signiert New York, 16.VIII.07 - an einen Professor mit Dank für such favorable response.

in-12, plein maroquin rouge, dos à 5 nerfs, titre à l'or, fleurons d'angles, croix centrale, 359 pages. Reliure signée L. Lesort. Plats ornés d'une croix centrale et de 4 fleurons d'angle. Filet doré sur les coupes. Contre-plats de soie moirée lie de vin encadrés d'une riche dentelle. Monogramme couronné sur la contre-garde. Gravures en noir hors-texte. Texte encadré d'une frise différente à chaque page. Très bon état hormis une très légère insolation au dos. NB. Nous exposerons au Salon de la Bibliophilie place Saint-Sulpice à Paris, du 28 au 31 mai (10h à 19h et nocturne le samedi 30 mai jusqu'à 21h) Entrée gratuite. STAND 103 face à l'entrée rue Bonaparte.

Correspondence Archive. Condition: Near Fine. 17 items total: 13 TLS, 2 ALS, and 2 APCS. Items listed individually below. This collection documents the administrative and social structure of the Port Townsend, Washington literary scene during its foundational years. The correspondence centers on Cheryl Van Dyke in her role as manager of The Imprint, a bookstore that functioned as a primary hub during Centrum Foundation's annual Writers' Conference at Fort Worden State Park. The letters are often in response to Van Dyke's inquiries regarding bookshop stock to support conference lectures and workshops; they frequently evolve into warm, personal exchanges that reveal the close-knit nature of this regional symposium. This material originates from the personal papers of Cheryl Van Dyke, a poet and artist whose early collection, Cheat Grass, was a cornerstone of the emerging Copper Canyon Press catalog. As an essential figure in the region's fine press circles, Van Dyke's stewardship of The Imprint made the shop a vital setting where established writers and burgeoning Pacific Northwest voices intersected. Condition is uniformly Very Good to Near Fine, showing only occasional light edgewear or minor corner creasing consistent with professional handling. 17 pieces of correspondence. No envelopes present. Organized here chronologically: 1- Hugo, Richard ("Dick"). APCS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Missoula, MT. Postmarked December 17, 1975. Postcard [3.25" x 5.5"]. This warm personal note is written, addressed, and signed in black ink by Hugo. 2- Whalen, Philip. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. San Francisco, CA (Zen Center, 300 Page St.). Dated April 8, 1977. Two pages [11" x 8.5"] typed on rectos only. Signed by Whalen in black ink at the conclusion. A few later notations in pencil, presumably by Van Dyke. 3- Broumas, Olga. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Eugene, OR. Dated May 22, 1977. One page [6" x 9"] typed on recto only, on toning pulpy paper. With one correction, and signed by Broumas in black ink at the conclusion. 4- Hamill, Sam. Typed Circular (Reproduction) sent to Cheryl Van Dyke. [An invitation and open call for poetry or prose submissions for two upcoming periodical publications.] Port Townsend, WA. Dated November 16, 1977. One page [11" x 8.5"] photomechanically reproduced on recto only. On Copperhead letterhead (Copper Canyon Press), with the names of Tree Swenson and Jo Cochran also listed at the top. Correction, small illustration, and signature of Sam Hamill in black (also reproductions, part of the general circular). 5- Snyder, Gary. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. n.p., n.d. [likely California, circa 1978]. This one page [11" x 8.5"] letter is on the verso side of an open letter and subscription form for the Kuksu Press and its Kyoi/Kuksu literary journal. Signed in black ink at the conclusion by Snyder. 6- Gallagher, Tess & Cheryl Van Dyke. TLS to Tess Gallagher from Cheryl Van Dyke [initial letter on the recto] and ALS to Van Dyke from Gallagher [response letter on the verso]. [Washington (state), dated April 6, 1978, with response undated.] One page [5.5" x 8.5"] TLS on The Imprint bookstore's letterhead and ALS response in black ink on verso. Signed in blue ink by Cheryl Van Dyke, and in black ink by Gallagher at their respective conclusions. 7- Stafford, William ("Bill"). TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Lake Oswego, OR. Dated April 7, 1978. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. Additional note in Stafford's hand, and signed by him at the conclusion in black ink. 8- Wakoski, Diane. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. East Lansing, MI. Dated June 15, 1978. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. Signed in black ink at the conclusion by Wakoski. 9- Kumin, Maxine. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Princeton, NJ. Dated April 11, 1979. One page [9" x 6"] on Princeton University letterhead, on recto only. Signed in blue ink by Kumin at the conclusion, with a short note in her hand. 10- *Levertov, Denise (*typed and signed by Phyllis Leith, Secretary to D.L.). TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. n.p. Dated April 16, 1979. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. Signed in brown ink by Phyllis Leith, secretary to Denise Levertov. 11- McElroy, Colleen J. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Seattle, WA. Dated April 17, 1979. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. With one brief additional note in the margin, and signed in black ink at the conclusion by McElroy. 12- Halperin, Mark. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. n.p. Dated April 25, 1979. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Halperin. 13- Swenson, Tree. APCS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Cedar City, UT. Postmarked June 25, 1980. The postcard shows an aerial view of Escalante Canyon, Utah, with a quotation by Joseph Wood Krutch (card produced by Beautyway of Flagstaff, AZ). A warm and lengthy handwritten personal note in black ink, in Swenson's distinctive hand while "on VACATION," and signed affectionately by Tree Swenson at her conclusion. 14- Stafford, William. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. Lake Oswego, OR. Dated April 21, 1981. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. Signed in black ink at the conclusion by Stafford. 15- Yolen, Jane. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. n.p. Dated May 5, 1981. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. Notations in (presumably) Van Dyke's hand. Signed in blue ink at the conclusion by Jane Yolen. 16- Matthews, William. TLS to Cheryl Van Dyke. n.p. Dated May 8, 1981. One page [11" x 8.5"] on recto only. A few notations in (presumably) Van Dyke's hand. Signed in black ink at the conclusion by Matthews. 17- Heynen, Jim. ALS to "David" [?] and to Cheryl Van Dyke. Norwich, Norfolk, England. Dated November 22, [no year]. One page [10" x 8"] on recto and verso. All written in black ink. Warm professional and personal content. First message addressed to "David" [?] takes up most of the recto, signed by Jim Heynen at the conclusion. The second message addressed to Van Dyke starts near the bottom of the recto and extends all the way to the end of the verso, and is signed by Heynen at the conclusion. Signed.

9 Blätter Original-Grafiken auf kräftigen Künstlerpapieren (ca. 65,5 x 49,5 cm; Clerici: 34,5 x 24,5 cm), jeweils lose in Papierumschlag mit Künstler- und Titelaufdruck sowie Zitat Dürers zum künstlerischen Schaffen. - Zusammen in stabiler Orig.-Deckelkassette aus Holz, die Deckel mit kräftigen Metallplatten versehen, die Seiten mit Leder bezogen, das Innere mit rotem Filz ausgekleidet; Imperial-Folio (ca. 71 x 56,5 x 5 cm; ca. 8 kg.). *** [FRÜHLINGSVERKAUF-Endspurt, noch bis Montag den 25.05.2026 / Ultimate SPRING-SALE, only until Monday May 25th 2026: um über 35% REDUZIERTER PREIS / PRICE-REDUCTION of over 35%; ehemaliger Preis / previously EUR 2.650,-] --- 1 VON 70 EXEMPLAREN FÜR DEN PROPYPLÄEN-VERLAG (neben 70 Exemplaren für die Pantheon Presse, Rom und 10 Ex. ausserhalb des Handels), EINMALIGE AUFLAGE ZUM 500. GEBURTSTAG ALBRECHT DÜRERS; ALLE BLÄTTER VON DEN KÜNSTLERN EIGENHÄNDIG SIGNIERT UND NUMMERIERT. - Vollständig selten, da die Grafiken oft entnommen und einzeln gehandelt wurden. --- Kassette etwas instabil; DER INHALT TADELLOS.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, CHIP TO FRONT TOP & BTM EDGE DJ & Small residue, 1951 On Copyright pg, 1st Edition, SIGNED, VG- , AS-IS, MENDED CHIP REPLACEMENTS TO EXTREMITIES OF DJ , OBLONG binding with YELLOW cloth ILLUSTRATED Boards SOME SMUDGING & Pencil mark WEAR. 4to, 39 pgs, BACK OF DJ CHIPS TO EXTREMITIES, 39 PGS. Signed by Author(s).

Kleines Albumblatt mit eigenhändigem Ort, Datum, Unterschrift in Tinte signiert Prag, 3/5/33 mit Porträtfoto unter Passepartout gerahmt, 1 S. 4° (auch vorhanden : E.Briefkarte in Tinte "Lieber Herr Dr. Wanderscheck, wieder in Berlin mit Neuigkeiten aus München und Wien. Vielleicht interessiert Sie dies oder jenes für Frankfurt. Sommerliche Grüsse von Ihrem F. BRUCKNER 1.9.o.J. - an HERMANN WANDERSCHECK (1907-71, Berliner Theaterkritiker, seit 1950 ständiger Kritiker bei der Frankfurter Abendpost) Euro 65,-).

1. Original-Radierung von Unger (in der Platte signiert) auf aufgewalztem China auf rückseitig unbedrucktem Büttenkarton mit dekorativ abgesetztem Plattenrand, bildliche Darstellung ca. 27 x 12 cm, Plattenrand ca. 36 x 18 cm, im breiten Kartonrand rechts außerhalb der bildlichen Darstellung Spuren von Alterspatina, ansonsten gut erhalten und unseres Wissens sehr selten 2100 gr.

AFRIKA SINGT Eine Auslese neuer Afro-amerikanischer Lyrik, hrsg. Anna Nussbaum, Übersetzungen von : Hermann Kesser, Josef Luitpold, Anna Siemsen und Anna Nussbaum. F.G. Speidel sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Wien und Leipzig, 1. Auflage 1929, ERSTAUSGABE, 175 SS. gebunden (Hardcover, schwarzes Oln. mit Golddruck), Vorsatz und Titel mit schöner Fremdwidmung (nicht identifiziert), gut erhalten - auf S. 135 unter seinem Gedicht DER RADIKALE mit Bleistift eigenhändig signiert.

GEDICHTE von Langston Hughes. Verlag Langewiesche-Brandt München, 1. Auflage 1960, ERSTAUSGABE, Pb. 8°, unpaginiert, Einband mit seinem Foto knitterspurig und berieben), sonst ordentlich erhalten - Vorsatz mit ganzseitiger eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Ort, Datum, Unterschrift in grüner Tinte signiert "Especially for Rolf - with best wishes - LANGSTON / at yours home in Hamburg, October 2, 1964" (für und aus Nachlaß von ROLF ITALIAANDER (1913-91, Prof.Dr., deutscher Schriftsteller , Übersetzer , Kunstsammler, Forschungsreisender, Ethnograf sowie Aktivist der Homophilenwegung).

AN AFRICAN TREASURY von / selected by Langston Hughes. Pyramid Books, New York Pyramid Edition / Auflage April 1961, 192 SS. Pb. kl. 8 to, papierbedingt etwas gegilbt, leichte Gebrauchsspuren, sonst gut erhalten - vorderer Innendeckel mit ganzseitiger eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Ort, Datum, Unterschrift in grüner Tinte signiert "For Rolf Italiaander, Sincerely LANGSTON HUGHES / New York, May 2, 1961" (für und aus Nachlaß von ROLF ITALIAANDER (1913-91, Prof.Dr., deutscher Schriftsteller , Übersetzer , Kunstsammler, Forschungsreisender, Ethnograf sowie Aktivist der Homophilenwegung).

ICH WERFE MEINE NETZE AUS Abenteuer eines Lebens von Langston Hughes. Nymphenburger Verlagshandlung Berlin und Weimar, 1. Auflage 1963, ERSTAUSGABE, 239 SS. gebunden (Hardcover, rotes Oln. 8°) mit Schutzumschlag, gut erhalten - Vorsatz mit ganzseitiger eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Ort, Datum, Unterschrift in grüner Tinte signiert "To Rolf - my first life (9 more to come) - Sincerely LANGSTON / Chez Rolf, Hamburg, October 11, 1964" (für und aus Nachlaß von ROLF ITALIAANDER (1913-91, Prof.Dr., deutscher Schriftsteller , Übersetzer , Kunstsammler, Forschungsreisender, Ethnograf sowie Aktivist der Homophilenwegung).

1. Original-Kupferstich von Johann Elias Ridinger (in der Platte signiert) nach Rubens auf schwerem Imperialfolio-Büttenblatt mit dekorativ abgesetztem Plattenrand, in der Platte nummeriert als Tafel "No. 46", bildliche Darstellung ca. 26 x 47,5 cm, Plattenrand ca. 33 x 49,5 cm, Blattgröße ca. 50 x 50 cm, im rechten Blattrand außerhalb der bildlichen Darstellung etwas Alterspatina, ansonsten sauber und bemerkenswert gut erhalten, sehr selten - großer und/oder schwerer Artikel mit zusätzlichen Kosten für Versand und Versicherung - large and/or oversized item with additional costs for shipping and insurance - please ask us before you order 2100 gr.

TROMMELN ZUR SELIGKEIT Roman von Langston Hughes. Kindler Verlag München, 1. Auflage 1959, ERSTAUSGABE, 270 SS. gebunden (Hardcover, dunkelgrünes Oln. 8°) mit Schutzumschlag, gut erhalten - Vorsatz mit ganzseitiger eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Ort, Datum, Unterschrift in grüner Tinte signiert To my friend Rolf - Sincerely - LANGSTON / Chez Lui, Hamburg, October 11, 1964" (für und aus Nachlaß von ROLF ITALIAANDER (1913-91, Prof.Dr., deutscher Schriftsteller , Übersetzer , Kunstsammler, Forschungsreisender, Ethnograf sowie Aktivist der Homophilenwegung).

SIMPEL SPRICHT SICH AUS von Langston Hughes, mit Illustrationen von Bernhard Nast. Aufbau Verlag Berlin und Weimar, 2. Auflage 1964, 280 SS. und 1 Karte gebunden (Hardcover, gelbes Oln. 8°) mit Schutzumschlag, ordentlich erhalten - Vorsatz mit ganzseitiger eigenhändiger Widmung, Empfehlung, Ort, Datum, Unterschrift in grüner Tinte signiert "For Rolf - these simple tales - Sincerely JESSE B. HUGHES / en Hamburg, October 11, 1964" (für und aus Nachlaß von ROLF ITALIAANDER (1913-91, Prof.Dr., deutscher Schriftsteller , Übersetzer , Kunstsammler, Forschungsreisender, Ethnograf sowie Aktivist der Homophilenwegung).

Paris, 1874, Gruel-Engelmann, imprimeur Jouast, illustrateur Ed Moreau ( et Martin Schongauer en ''Electrotypie'', petit in-4°, 155 x 100 mm, 631 pp, chaque page avec une bordure typographique illustrée. Reliure janséniste en plein maroquin vert, deux grandes fermoirs ciselées en argent, dos à 5 nerfs, large bordure dessinée aux filets droits et ondés et de petits fers. Tranches marbrées et dorées, double fillet sur les coupes. Reliure signée au queue du dos. Livre en très bon état sur une très belle édition. (deux petits éraflures sur le plats postérieur, accidents insignificatives ) .

Folio. 32 pp. Some age toning, expected wear. Sheet music for "De Chain Gang" by J. Rosemond Johnson, signed and inscribed by Johnston to the composer Kay Swift. To Miss Kay Swift with sincere admiration and appreciation of J Rosamond Johnson". J. Rosamond Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida, he had much of his career in New York City. Johnson is noted as the composer of the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing". It was first performed live by 500 Black American students from the segregated Florida Baptist Academy, Jacksonville, Florida, in 1900. The song was published by Joseph W. Stern & Co., Manhattan, New York (later the Edward B. Marks Music Company).Swift was the first woman to score a hit musical completely. Written in 1930, the Broadway musical Fine and Dandy includes some of her best known songs; the song "Fine and Dandy" has become a jazz standard. "Can't We Be Friends?" (1929) was her biggest hit song.Provenance:From the estate of Gerswin's longtime companion Kay Swift.

1 p. Small 32mo. French document on paper, c. 3,5 x 21 cm, with on verso the address of Gassen, and the receipt signed by Nicolas de Castro on 1 February 1567.The "lingier" Pierre Gassen was a close Paris friend of Plantin and his foremost partner in the lace trade. Plantin's daughter Catharina married Gassen's son Jehan in 1571. Could this Nicolas de Castro be Nicolaas van der Borcht (1503-1573), bishop of Middelburg? Ref. Not in Correspondance de Plantin, nor in the Supplément. - Plantin was born in France, probably in Saint-Avertin, near the city of Tours, Touraine. As a youth he apprenticed as a bookbinder in Caen and also married there. In 1545, he and his wife, Joanna Riviere, set-up shop in Paris, but after three years they chose to relocate to the booming commercial center of Antwerp, where Plantin became a free citizen and a member of the Guild of St Luke, the guild responsible for painters, sculptors, engravers and printers. The quality of his work as a bookbinder brought him into contact with nobility and wealth. While delivering a prestigious commission he was mistakenly attacked, receiving an arm wound that prevented him from labouring as a bookbinder and led him to concentrate on typography and printing. By 1555, he has his own printshop and is an accomplished printer. The first book he is known to have printed was La Institutione di una fanciulla nata nobilmente, by Giovanni Michele Bruto, with a French translation. This was soon followed by many other works in French and Latin, which in point of execution rivalled the best printing of his time. The art of engraving then flourished in the Netherlands, and Dutch engravers illustrated many of his editions.In 1562, while Plantin was absent in Paris, his workmen printed a heretical pamphlet, which resulted in his presses and goods being seized and sold. It seems, however, that he eventually recovered much of the value that was taken from him. With the help of four Antwerp merchants he was able to re-establish and expand his printing business significantly. Among these friends were two grand-nephews of Daniel Bomberg, who furnished him with the fine Hebrew typefaces of that renowned Venetian printer.[1] This co-venture only lasted until 1567 however it enabled Plantin to acquire a house on Kammerstraat which he named "De Gulden Passer" (The Golden Compass). This gesture mirrors the commercial success of publishing emblem books, which present collections of images paired with short, often cryptic, text explanations. It is also at this time that Plantin adopted a printer's mark which would appear in various forms on the title pages of all Plantin Press books. The motto Labore et Constantia ("By Labor and Constancy") surrounds the symbol of a compass held by a hand extending from a bank of clouds and inscribing a circle. The center point of the compass indicates constancy, the moving point which renders the circle is the labor.[2] Plantin holds this instrument in portraits of him, such as the one commissioned from the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.In November 1576, the Spaniards ruthlessly plundered and burned Antwerp essentially ending its supremacy as the commercial center and richest city of Europe and Plantin had to pay an exorbitant ransom to protect his printing works. He established a branch of his firm in Paris. In 1583, the states of Holland sought a typographer for the newly erected university at Leiden. Plantin moved there after leaving his much reduced business in Antwerp to his sons-in-law John Moerentorf and Frans van Ravelingen (Raphelengius). Plantin left his Leiden office to Raphelengius and returned to Antwerp after it became more settled, subsequent to its conquest by the prince of Parma in 1585. Plantin laboured in Antwerp until his death.Plantin was a prolific printer and prosperous entrepreneur, publishing more than 40 editions of emblem books. In contrast, his most important work is considered to be the Biblia Regia (King's Bible), also known as the Plantin Polyglot. In spite of clerical opposition, Plantin was encouraged by King Philip II of Spain, who sent him the learned Benito Arias Montano to lead the editorship. With Montano's zealous help, the work was finished in five years (15691573, 8 vols, folio). This work earned Plantin little profit, but resulted in Philip's granting him the privilege of printing all Roman Catholic liturgical books (missals, breviaries, etc.) for the states ruled by Philip, the title "Architypographus Regii," which he dutifully added to the title pages of Plantin Press books, and the unwanted duty of prototypo-graphus regius, obligating him to inspect and verify the skill and dogmatic adherence of other printers.[3]Besides the Plantin Polyglot, Plantin published many other works of note, such as the "Dictionarium Tetraglotton" of 1562, which was a dictionary in Greek, Latin, French and Flemish, editions of St. Augustine and St. Jerome, the botanical works of Dodonaeus, Clusius and Lobelius, and the description of the Netherlands by Guicciardini. His editions of the Bible in Hebrew, Latin and Dutch, his Corpus juris, Latin and Greek classics, and many other works are renowned for their beautiful execution and accuracy. A skillful businessman, by 1575 his printing firm reckoned more than 20 presses and 73 workmen, plus various specialists who did job-work out of their homes. The vast collection of handwritten ledgers and letters of the Officina Plantiniana, as it was known, can be examined online following digitization by the Museum Plantin-Moretus and hosting by World Digital Library.[4]Though outwardly a faithful member of the Catholic Church, he appears to have used his resources to support several sects of Protestant heretics. It is now proven that many of their books, published without naming the printer, came from Plantin Press.After Plantin's death, his firm was taken over by his son-in-law, Jan Moretus. Today, the building that housed the firm is called the Plant.

Condition: 1900-1930. Florilège du Concert Vocal de la Renaissance publié par Henry Expert 8 volumes pour Chant 1. Clément Janequin 2. Orlande de Lassus 3. Clément Janequin 4. guillaume Costeley 5. Pierre Bonnet 6. Claude Le Jeune 7. Jacques Mauduit 8. Claudin de Sermisy, Peletier, Guillaume le Heurteur, Antoine Gardane 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 pages Dédicace manuscrite de Henry Expert exemplaires numérotés n° 23 sur 325 exemplaires imprimés sur Vergé de Hollande Paris, A la cité des Livres XXe 1928 Très bon état 006270 Nouveau.

Großes Porträtfoto (8°, obere linke Ecke mit leichter Knickspur), eigenhändig signiert - Dreiviertelprofil vor seiner Bücherwand, lt. rs. Vermerk Berlin Sept. 1964.