Sinte Augustinus (1 results)
Published by Pieter Iacobsz Paerts 1640 approx., Antwerp 1640
Seller: Abbey Antiquarian Books, Blockley, GLOS, United KingdomAbbey Antiquarian Books
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Condition: Good. Woodcut illustrations (10) inc. of St. Augustine to titlepage + 9 full page emblematic woodcuts. Duodecimo (110x70mm) leather-spined floral paper covers (minor wear) 156pp. Printed in Gothic type. Dutch translation from the Latin of Antonius van Hemert. The illustrations are of the "amor & anima" type where the…Cupid figure is Divine Love or Child Jesus who guides children in their search for God. These mystical concepts were enormously popular at this time as a cult of the child Jesus grew. *Rare Dutch printing. 1 volume. Hardcover.