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16536648<p>Full yapped vellum; large gilt arabesque decor to boards; particulars debossed in blind to spine. Encased in 1566 edition of J.L. Vives 1493-1540 De Officio Mariti published in Frankfurt.</p><p>Text and plates from the original 1609 printing but now with the Frankfurt 1653 title page. Without additions or corrections but lacking two tables "amphitheatri aeternae" & "primordialiter constituunt mundum". Maintains same curious pagination as 1609 editon 61-42-63; 145-146-145-146-147; 190-192-193-193. No missing pages.</p><p>Eleven plates from the 1609 edition 9 of which are folding attached to rear and twelfth plate at 1653 title page.</p><p>Rear plates most wholly or partially rebacked include: original 1609 title page portrait of Khunrath Tablet of Jesus Tablet of Adam Table of Rebis Laboratorium Designation of the Pyramids or Designatio Porta Amphitheatri Adumbratio Gymnasii Hypotposis Arcis and Feinde Figure of the Panel of Enemies this last with creature-caused losses to top peripheral text see image. Minor loss to upper margin of center fold of plates 8 & 9. Peripheral dampstaining to upper margin of plates 3 4 & 7. Watermark of a crest with 3 towers in a shield over a moat to plate 5. This reissue bound without the elusive wise owl.</p><p>Peripheral worming throughout margins with two exceptions; one of which travels without side-tracking from a2 through z4 see images. Wear and moderate soiling to boards. No previous owners' names or other markings. 222 pp. 1. 8 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches; 20 x 31 cm.</p> Tobiam Gundermannum; Guilielmus Antonius hardcover
1675009581Various places: Various publishers 1675. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. First Edition. Numerous works bound in one volume. Half vellum binding with marbled paper-covered boards; moderately soiled. Previous owner's bookplate Bilharz on front paste-down endpaper and circular private library sticker at bottom of spine. Works include: 1. Moller D. G. "Dissertatio De Technophysiotameis Von Kunst- und Naturalien- Kammern." Henrici Meyeri: Altdorfii 1704. Dissertaion/Thesis F. S. Wuffbain respondent. 68 pages. 2. Fermin Phillipe. "Memoire sur l'origine de la belemnite contenant la decouverte de l'animal analogue a ce fossile." 4 page manuscript with folding manuscript illustration. Apparently a fair copy of the above named article published in Ph. Renard's "Considerations d'histoire naturelle" pp.63-76 in 1775. 3. Camerarius R. J. "Dissertation inauguralis medica de lapidum figuratorum usu medico." Johannis Cunradi Reissi: Tubingae 1718. Dissertaion/Thesis J. J. Straskircher respondent. 32 pages. 4. Marbodus Bishop of Rennes; edited by F. E. Bruckmann. "Marbodei Galli Poetae Uetustissimi de Lapidibus Pretiosis Enchiridion Cum Scholiis Pictorii Villingensis." Bruckmanniana: Wolffenbuttleae 1740. 82 2 pages. 5. Stella Erasmus; edited by F. E. Bruckmann. "Interpretament Gemmarum Libellus Unicus Plinius Secundus de Gemmis." Carol. Frid. Jungnicolium: Erfurti et Lipsiae 1736. 68 pages. 6. Hebenstreit J. E. "De Ordinibus Gemmarum Verbis C. Plinii ex eius Naturalis Historiae Libr. XXXVII. Qui Totus de Gemmis Est Disserens Panegyrin Medicam." Lipsiae 1747. 16 pages. 7. Hueber G. L. "Disssertatio Inauguralis Physico-Chemico-Medica de Margaritis Earumque Virtute Medica." Joannis Jacobi Christophori Kleyer: Wirceburgi 1744. Dissertaion/Thesis J.G. Gross respondent. 71 xv pages. 8. Vogel R. A. "Terrarum Atque Lapidum Partitio Disputatio Medica Solemnis." Schulzianis Rosenbusch: Gottingae 1762. Dissertaion/Thesis A. F. C. Hempel respondent. 54 pages. 9. Roederer J. G. "Decanus Ordinis Medici in Academia Georgia Augusta Jo. Georg Roderer D. Dissertationem Inauguralem" Schulzianis Rosenbusch: Gottingae 1762. Dissertaion/Thesis with vita of A. F. C. Hempel. 12 pages. 10. Reiske Johannes. "M. Joh. Reiskii de Glossopetris Luneburgensibus ad Virum Nobilissimum Atque Esperientissimum Joh. Georg Hieronymi." Joh. Georg. Lipperi: Lipsiae 1684. 56 pages one folded leaf of illustrations. 11. Guettard Jean Etienne; Philippe Buache. Folding Map. "Carte Mineralogique de la Suisse par Philippe Buache." 1752. 12. Hottinger J. H. "Dissertatio de Crystallis." Bodmeriano: Tiguri 1698. iv 44 pages illustrated by one folding leaf of gems/crystals. 13. Hensing J. T. "Dissertatio Chemica de Germinatione Metallica Arificiali Ejusdemque Novo Invento." Joh. Reinh. Vulpii: Giessae-Hassorum 1718. Dissertaion/Thesis Joh. Georgio Beck respondent. 35 pages. 14. Muller P. L. S. "Dubia Coralliorum Origini Animali Opposita." Io. Diter. Mich. Camerarii: Erlangae 1770. 22 pages. Probably another dissertation: Suscipiet Philippus Ludovicus Statius Muller. 15. Frank Johann. "Disertatio Physica de Coralio Juxta Ductum Plinii Hist. Nat. Lib.32.c.2. adornata." Praelo Bauhoferiano: Jenae 1675. Dissertaion/Thesis Paulus Linsius respondent. 12 leaves. 16. Folding leaf with text and illustrations of tube worms. Measures 10 x 14 inches. "Kurtze Abbildung und Beschreibung der ungewohnten entsetzlichen Wuermen.in gank Nord-holland." Circa 1735. Various publishers Hardcover
165818897Amsterdam: Joannes Janssonius 1658. 18th-century richly gold-tooled red morocco both boards show a triple fillet frame with small cornerpieces in the inside corners and an oval armorial centrepiece crowned fleur-de-lis flanked by two knights gold-tooled spine with "Erasmus" lettered in gold gold-tooled board edges and turn ins gilt edges marbled endpapers. 12mo. With an engraved title page a full-page engraving showing Erasmus woodcut decorated initials and several woodcut head- and tailpieces. Including: Coronis apologetica pro colloquiis Erasmi ex ipsius scriptis quantum per otium licuit fideliter collecta à P.S. accedit ejusdem De Collequiorum utilitate dissertatio. Montanus' edition of a renowned famous Latin schoolbook written by Erasmus one of the most used Latin schoolbooks for centuries as it discusses all basic scholarly and moral issues. With Erasmus' preface-letter to Froben at Basel dated 1524 and the Vita Erasmi preceding the Colloquia as well as two indices of authors and dialogues. Included at the end is a short essay explaining the usefulness of the book.With a few 17th-century annotations on the engraved and letterpress title pages resp. "1662" and "Besnier". The engraved title page is cut slightly short not affecting the engraving. Otherwise in very good condition.l Bibl. Belg. II E 572; Erasmus Coll. City Library Rotterdam p. 50; STCN 850071909 9 copies; Vander Haeghen p. 40. Joannes Janssonius, hardcover
1668V70496Nurnberg: Johann Andreas Endter & heirs of Wolfgang 1668. Hardcover. Good. Fine full-page engraved plates 65 numbered 1-63 with 2 bis plates 45 & 47 1 text illustration full page elaborate copperplate coat of arms of Leopold I by C.N. Schurtz. Folio old vellum spine split repaired front cover nearly detached. Bookplate of Bibliotheca Prieseriana showing books on shelves and small library stamp on pastedown. Titlepage in red and black with printer's mark of 2 female supporters with sun shining on clasped book with monogram AEW. Titlepage 36pp including full page copperplate coat of arms of Leopold I by C.N.Schurtz 1762pp 34pp indices 2pp errata with a few part-lines of loss to lower outer corner & tatty edges. Double column Gothic type with shoulder notes throughout. Two marginal tears with loss hardly touching print & first page of dedication with cropping to outer edge some corner creases else clean and no worming/no foxing/no ink marks. Despite its huge bulk the book block is square and tight. A fascinating early German account of travels and curisoties and one of the most famous illustrated natural history books of the 17th century Nissen 648; Sabin 25463. Johann Andreas Endter & heirs of Wolfgang hardcover
1613ABC_49605Utrecht 1613. 4to. Jan Amelisz Contemporary gold-tooled overlapping vellum sewn on 4 supports laced through the joints both boards show a double fillet frame with small ornamental cornerpieces in the inside corners and a large ornamental oval centrepiece on both boards and with small ornaments slightly faded and the manuscript title on the spine. With a woodcut printers device on the title page and the rare full-page engraved portrait of Erasmus which is lacking in at least 2 of the 4 copies known in an oval lettered: "Magnus ille Erasmus Roterodamus natus Roterdami Octobr. Ao 1467" with emblems in the corners ink pot trumpets hourglass and Bible and a Latin poem of 4 lines underneath "Post cineres vivo doctis tuta manet". This portrait of Erasmus on leaf p1r half to the left and seated his hands resting on an open book is apparently engraved after the portrait by Frans Huys of 1555 which he engraved after the painted portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger Hollstein Dutch & Flemish engr. and etches 132. On the verso of this portrait is a laudatory "Klanck-Ghedicht" sonnet for Erasmus between typographical borders; the same borders on leaf. p2r: the privilege by the States General verso blank. 18 141 3 ll. Very rare first and only edition of a collection of 27 colloquia dialogues by Erasmus and 13 by Lucian of Samosata ca. 125-after 180 CE. The colloquia were translated into Dutch by Andreas van Oosterbeeck fl. 1584-ca. 1620 a minister in Abcoude 1590 and Montfoort 1616. The 27 dialogues by Erasmus include Proci & Puella Virgo Misogamos Virgo poenitens Coniugium Adolescentis & Scorti Abbatis & Eruditae Puerpera Convivium Fabulorum Absurda Opulentia sordida Naufragium Charon Coniugium impar Inquisition de Fide Exorcismus sive Spectrum Peregrinatio Religionis ergo and others.The Colloquia familiaria is one of the main works by Desiderius Erasmus first published in 1518 as Latin dialogues for school exercises and expanded over the following decades with witty - albeit serious - and often controversial content including contemporary religious practises treated in a pervasively ironic tone. After Cornelis Crul's translations of a number of dialogues published between 1530 and 1545 these annotated translations by Andreas van Oosterbeeck are the first 17th-century edition followed in 1622 and 1634 by translation of the colloquia by Dirck Pietersz. Pers.After Erasmus' dialogues follow after a separate title page the 13 highly ironical dialogues originally written in Greek by Lucian: Gallus Toxaris Cnemon Zenophantes Tantalus Menippus Trophonius Charon Crates Nireus Mausolus Polystratus and Diogenes. These are all translated in Dutch by Andreas van Oosterbeeck after the Latin translations made by Erasmus from the original Greek. Lucian of Samosata - a town in Syria - was a Greek writer and satirist who lived in the 2nd century CE. He invented the genre of comic dialogue a parody of the traditional Socratic dialogues and wrote numerous satires about the Gods and public figures.With later annotations in pencil on the front pastedown and flyleave the fore-edge and the bottom outer corner of the back board are somewhat stained and soiled a water stain in the upper outer corner throughout. Otherwise in good condition.l Van der Aa 14 1867; Gheerebaert Lijst p. 57 LVI: Lucianus no. 1 First translation of a work by Lucianus in Dutch!; STCN 169198340 4 copies; USTC 1019209 4 copies same as STCN. hardcover
1668007387Nuremburg Nürnberg: J.A. Endters 1668. Half Leather sheep. Marbled paper pastedown on boards. Very Good. Three parts in two volumes. Folio 33 by 22 cm. 912 xxxxxx pp. J.A. Endters unknown
1642AB6GB5JMB8EQLeiden: Joannes Maire 1642. Contemporary half vellum paper sides with "Erasmiana tom. I or II" in manuscript on the spine blue edges. 12mo. Ad 1 with an engraved title page by C. van Dalen showing Erasmus standing in a church with a book in his left hand pointing to three other men. All title pages contain Maire's woodcut device see Breugelmans nr. 13 and a woodcut portrait of Erasmus in a roundel on leaf 8r in ad 1 and his device in a roundel in the text on leaf 25v in ad 1. Further with several woodcut decorated initials throughout. 14 works in 2 volumes. With:2 IDEM. Lingua sive de linguae usu atque abusu liber utilissimus.Leiden Joannes Maire 1649.3 IDEM. Moriae encomium cum Gerradi Listriis commentariis. Epistolae aliqut in fine additae. Leiden Joannes Maire 1648.4 IDEM. Dialogus Ciceronianus: sive de optimo genere dicendi. Leiden Joannes Maire 1643.5 IDEM. Dialogus de recta Latini Graecique sermonis pronuntiatione. Leiden Joannes Maire 1643.6 IDEM. De contemptu mundi liber. Leiden Joannes Maire 1641.7 IDEM. Querela pacis undique gentium ejectae profligataeque. Leiden Joannes Maire 1641.8 IDEM. De immensa Dei misericordia. Leiden Joannes Maire 1641.9 IDEM. Modus orandi Deum. Leiden Joannes Maire 1641.10 IDEM. Precationes quibus homines assuescant cum Deo loqui.Leiden Joannes. Maire 1641.11 IDEM. Enarratio in Psalmum I.Leiden Joannes Maire 1644.12 IDEM. Enarratio triplex in Psalmum XXII. Leiden Joannes Maire 1645.13 IDEM. Enarratio pia juxta ac docta in Psalmum XXXIV.Leiden Joannes Maire 1652.14 IDEM. Concionalis interpretatio plena pietatis in Psalmum LXXXVI.Leiden Joannes Maire 1652. These 14 important works by Erasmus - the edition of his most important letters after the Vita edited by Petrus Scriverius 1576-1660 his famous Laus stultitiae and 3 of his linguistic works in the first volume and 9 theological works in volume 2 - belong to a project of the Leiden publisher printer and bookseller Joannes Maire 1603-1657. This project that can be seen as a series of editions that together represent Erasmus' collected works ensured Maire's stellar reputation through the ages. 23 different works appeared between 1641 and 1652. It has long been thought that Petrus Scriverius was the editor but now there is proof that in fact Willem Henricus Vorstius a learned Remonstrant minister in the village of Warmond near Leiden did the job Breugelmans p. 24.11 works were published in 1641 5 of which in the present collection; 2 in 1642 1 present 3 in 1643 2 present 1 in 1644 also present 3 in 1645 1 present 1 in 1648 also present 1 in 1649 also present 1 in 1650 also present and 2 in 1652 both present. The whole collection brings together a representative selection of Erasmus' spiritual moral and exegetical writings - as it includes treatises on Christian prayer and devotion moral and ascetical reflections expositions of the Creed the Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer and commentaries on select psalms. It is presented together with Sriverius' edition of the Vita a biography of Erasmus.Printed in compact duodecimo format with Maires characteristic typographic elegance these Leiden editions form one of the most coherent 17th-century series of Erasmus spiritual writings.With a manuscript owner's inscription on the title pages of ads 1 and 6 a small manuscript inscription on the title page of ad 2 and a small manuscript inscription on the title pages of ads 3 5 and 6-14. Further with two library stamps of the Nordelbische Kirchenbibliothek in Hamburg incl. "Gelöscht" stamps on the versos of the title pages of ads 1 and 6. The bindings are dust soiled and slightly damaged along the extremities but the structural integrity of both bindings remains fine slight foxing and browning throughout. Otherwise in good condition.l Breugelmans Fac et spera. Joannes Maire 2003 1642:7 and other numbers; ads 2-6 and 10-14 in verzicht werken Erasmus Rotterdam 1936; all works in the STCN and USTC; Van der Haeghen I 182 and other numbers. A detailed list of references is available upon request. Joannes Maire, hardcover
1664B5178Nuremberg: Johann Hofmann c. 1664. There is a fold across one half of the first engraved title page and minor wear but the book is in very good condition. Text and engravings are clean. Binding: Contemporary full vellum. Notes: Text in German. Two volumes in one. This book describes cities and strongholds during the fourth Austro-Turkish War 1663-1664 with the focus being on the year 1663 in particular. The Austro–Turkish War was a short war between the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman aim was to resume the advance in central Europe conquer Vienna and subdue Austria. The book contains a detailed description of the siege of Vienna with maps and engravings; by C. M. Conrad Meyer perhaps.<br>Erasmus Finx 1627 – 1694 aka Erasmus Francisci was a German Polymath author and writer of Christian hymns. Finx was born in Lübeck the son of a lawyer and received higher education at Lüneburg and Stettin. He studied law and was travelling through Italy France and the Netherlands afterwards. As of 1657 he worked as a reader at Endter publishing at Nuremberg where he also published some of his books. <br> Size: 12vo 129x75mm. Illustration: Illustrated with 2 engraved title pages 4 fold-out maps and 6 views 5 fold-out. Volume: 2 volumes in 1 Provenance: Signed by someone dating to 1664 but the name has been covered by ink and is only partially readable. Pages: P. Blank. Engraved title page. Title page. Introduction 1-19. 1-379 80 mispag. 08. Index 1-5. Blank. Engraved title page. Title page. 1-187 164 mispag. 163. Project 1-21. Blank. Category: Book Europe Hungary; Book Military; Book Near East Turkey; Book Europe Germany; Book Europe Austria; Johann Hofmann hardcover
16292941Zwolle 1629. 4to. for Zacharias Heyns colophon: printed by Frans Jorrijaensz 19th century half brown morocco with the author title and imprint lettered in gold on the spine brown cloth sides. With a large engraved emblem on the title page 5 decorated woodcut initials a woodcut headpiece 2 headpieces built up from typographical ornaments a woodcut tailpiece and a tailpiece built up from typographical ornaments. 28 ll. First edition of Zacharias Heyns' new Dutch translation of Erasmus' famous anti-war essay Dulce bellum inexpertis. This essay was originally part of the 1515 edition of the Adagia but was first published as an independent work by Johann Froben in 1517 with the title Bellum. The present Dutch edition is quite rare as we have not been able to find any other copies in sales records of the past hundred years.The Adagia was first published in 1500 but Erasmus continued to edit the work until his death. The 1515 edition published by Froben was greatly expanded but the essay for the proverb Dulce bellum inexpertis war is sweet to the inexperienced was the longest and most remarkable addition. In the essay Erasmus argues that war is senseless unchristian and contrary to human nature. He also critiques the militaristic culture of his time which glorified violence and aggression and advocates instead for diplomacy and negotiation. The essay became so popular that Froben published it separately. Within ten years it had been reissued at Louvain twice at Strasbourg twice at Mainz at Leipzig twice at Paris twice at Cologne at Antwerp and at Venice. German translations of it were published at Basel and at Strasbourg in 1519 and 1520 and an English translation followed in 1533. The first Dutch translation was made in 1622. The present second Dutch translation made during the Eighty Years' War shows how the work continued to inspire more than a hundred years after it was first written.The spine has been slightly rubbed. The end paper are browned the work is lightly browned throughout. Otherwise in good condition.l Knuttel 3921; Bibl. Belgica E 247; Erasmus Bibl. Rotterdam p. 29; Erasmus Online 465; STCN 831153881; USTC 1026760; Vander Haeghen I p. 22. hardcover
168260722Nürnberg W.M. Endters 1682 8vo. In a nice contemporary Cambridge-style mirror binding with four raised bands and richly gilt spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. A very nice copy. 28 1195 5 pp. frontispiece and 51 engraved plates. <br/><br/><em>Rare first edition of Franciscus' extensive work richly illustrated with exotic depictions of the road to hell. A second edition was published in 1686. German Emblem Books 1531-1888: 290. </em> hardcover
1671Pv5b111a<p>"Prince of Christian Humanists" Desiderius Erasmus 1466 1536 was undoubtedly the most widely read author of the 16th Century. His books were best sellers; his writings accounted for 10-20% of all book sales in Europe by the 1530's. Presented here is the first Printing in the English language of his Colloquies A Work of very great Use to such as desire to attain an exact knowledge of the Latin Tongue. First published in 1518 and expanded by Erasmus over the next fifteen years Erasmus' Colloquies deliver a collection of lively dialogues which delighted readers far beyond the Renaissance schoolroom for whom these were originally intended. They cover a wide range of topics including religion education morality and social issues. The dialogues often satirical and critical address the issues of Erasmus' time and offer sharp commentary on contemporary society. The Colloquies were intended to teach Latin and moral lessons to students but they also serve as a window into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Renaissance. The English translation of the Erasmus' Colloquies introduced English-speaking audiences to Erasmus' ideas and philosophy creating a profound impact on European intellectual thought during the Renaissance. The Colloquies also played a key role in the development of English prose and language as they were widely read and studied by both students and scholars. This highly enticing very scarce first printing is in excellent condition professionally rebound in full leather with five compartments and four ribs to spine with bright gilt details and title. Binding and hinges are firm new end papers and paste downs no loose or missing pages. Completely free of writings or markings of any kind light scattered foxing some mild damp staining to early and last pages see photos. 555 pages. A desirable example of this most significant Erasmus first appearance in English. Book #Pv5b111. $1895. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand and other legends and landmarks.</p> Brome, Tooke, Sawbridge hardcover
1688LD6060Nurnberg: Hoffmann c. 1688. Hardcover. Very Good. Modern black morocco gilt-stamped lettering in red leather spine label gilt detail stamped direct on spine; 4to; pp. 3-52 plus 46 plates 11 of which are folding and heavily restored; 1 of which is laid-in. First title-page printed in red and black and with 3 additional lavishly engraved half-title pages. Binding is very fine indeed but condition of text block varies -- many folding plates restored full-page plates sometimes a bit browned sometimes a bit fragile and tissuey and sometimes remarkably nice and bright. A nice copy overall offering images of ornate columns window frames cornices ceilings and more. Sold as is. <br/><br/> Hoffmann hardcover
1676Flo430<p>Very good copy of Erasmus of Rotterdam's <em>Moriae Encomium In Praise of Folly </em>the first edition with the marginal illustrations by Hans Holbein the Younger.</p><p><em>Morias Enkomion. Stultitiae Laus. Des. Erasmi Rot. Declamatio Cum commentariis Ger. Listrii & figuris Jo. Holbenii. E codice Academiae Basiliensis.</em></p><p>The illustrations were engraved by Caspar Merian after the marginal drawings in pen and ink by 18-year-old Hans Holbein in Oswald Myconius's copy of Erasmus' <em>Encomium Moriae </em>of 1515. The images show jesters with marottes kings and bishops nobles attacked by demons gluttons and drunks saints with monsters priests and monks in fools caps spinners astrologers etc. There is also an image of Erasmus before a lectern in his study.</p><p>With three engraved full-page plates title-page portrait of Erasmus and Erasmus' memorial stone along with 78 engravings in the text 6 folding engravings mounted in the text as well as 6 decorative initials and 4 tailpieces. Lacking the portraits of Holbein the Elder and Holbein the Younger.</p><p><em>In Praise of Folly</em> is a satirical Latin essay by the Dutch humanist Erasmus written after a stay with Sir Thomas More in London. It was a surprising hit and was reprinted and translated into other languages throughout Europe.</p><p>In contemporary vellum backed boards ivory vellum grubby and rubbed interior mostly clean with a few finger smudges all engravings bright and strong with good impressions of the woodcuts. Page 3 has a 5cm tear near the gutter with no loss of text. No markings apart from previous bookseller's pencil description on front endpaper.</p><p>Very good 17th-century copy of a classic satire against the Church.</p> Typis Genathianis hardcover
16418AGGC6NMSWHRLeiden 1641. 12mo. Joannes Maire Contemporary overlapping vellum sewn on 3 supports laced through the joints blue edges. With Maire's woodcut devices on all four title pages several woodcut decorated initials throughout. 4 works in 1 volume. 264; 330 2 blank; 144; 1 1 blank 6 4 blank 176 2 blank pp. Fine Sammelband with four theological works by Desiderius Erasmus all published by the well-known Leiden printer Joannes Maire. The present work containing four 17th-century editions reflects the enduring popularity of Erasmus' didactic and theological writings nearly a century after his death.Ad 1: Maire's 1641 his only edition of this compact Latin devotional treatise by Erasmus offering a concise moral and theological commentary on two foundational elements of Christian doctrine: the Apostles' Creed and the Ten Commandments. The work was intended for private reflection or instructional use and it is a good example of Erasmus' characteristic blend of lucid humanist prose and practical Christian ethics urging readers toward sincere faith and virtuous conduct.Ad 2: A finely printed Latin edition of one of Erasmus' most celebrated devotional treatises "The Handbook of the Christian Soldier". The work serves as a practical guide to inner piety and spiritual discipline advocating a faith grounded not in ritual or external observance but in the renewal of the heart and the imitation of Christ. It is preceded by a letter of Erasmus to Paulus Volsius dated Basel 15 August 1518.Ad 3: A succinct yet profound devotional treatise by Erasmus offering guidance on the true manner of prayer and the cultivation of inward piety. The present work distils Erasmus' humanist spirituality into a meditative discourse on sincerity humility and the necessity of aligning one's will with divine purpose. It rejects rote recitation and superstition in favour of heartfelt communion with God reflecting the author's lifelong concern with the reform of Christian practice through education and interior devotion. It was written in the form of a letter to the Polish diplomat and palatine voivode of Inowroclaw and of Sieradz Hieronymus Jaroslaw Laski 1496-1542.Ad 4: A thoughtful and conciliatory treatise by Erasmus addressing the urgent need for unity and peace within a divided Christendom. Originally written and published in the aftermath of the early Reformation it embodies the author's lifelong plea for moderation mutual understanding and the healing of ecclesiastical discord through charity and reason rather than dogmatic strife. The present work shows Erasmus' conviction that genuine reform must begin with the renewal of hearts and minds not the multiplication of schisms a message that remained relevant amid the theological turbulence of the 17th century. The work is preceded by a letter written by Erasmus to the last Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Naumburg Julius von Pflug 1499-1564.With an annotation in Latin on the front pastedown 3 owner's inscriptions on the title page of ad 1 ''Sum Justi Caspari Scherii Berol. Marchici'' Justus Caspar Scher ca. 1700; "Johannes .man. 1651." and "constat 32. gl" and marginal annotations and underlining of the text in ad 2. The binding is somewhat dust soiled slight foxing throughout. Otherwise in good condition.l Ad 1: Breugelmans Fac et spera p. 475; Catalogue of the Erasmus collection in the City Library of Rotterdam p. 128; STCN 840230494; USTC 1028902; Vander Haeghen Bibliotheca Erasmiana p. 105; ad 2: Breugelmans Fac et spera p. 473; Catalogue of the Erasmus collection in the City Library of Rotterdam p. 98; STCN 114270627; USTC 1015925; Vander Haeghen Bibliotheca Erasmiana p. 83; cf. STCN 840231318; USTC 1028909 both ref. for different issue same ed.; ad 3: Breugelmans Fac et spera p. 477; Catalogue of the Erasmus collection in the City Library of Rotterdam p. 148; STCN 840230583; USTC 1028904; Vander Haeghen Bibliotheca Erasmiana p. 121; cf. STCN 06126220X; USTC 1011884 both ref. for different issue same ed.; ad 4: Breugelmans Fac et spera p. 493; Catalogue of the Erasmus collection in the City Library of Rotterdam p. 140; STCN 840230362; USTC 1028901; not in Vander Haeghen Bibliotheca Erasmiana. hardcover
1615AAVD49P5O5GWLeiden: Govert Basson 1615. Contemporary vellum sewn on 3 vellum tapes laced through the joints with the manuscript title on the spine red edges. 12mo. With a woodcut printer's device on the title page a woodcut roundel with portrait of Erasmus on leaf 5 a divisional title page for Erasmus' letters and a few woodcut decorated initials. Important collection of sources for the biography of Desiderius Erasmus 1469-1536 put together and edited by Petrus Scriverius on the basis of the 1607 edition by Merula of the Compendium vitae including a number of new sources and four hitherto unpublished letters by Erasmus. The humanist and independent scholar Petrus Scriverius 1576-1660 worked in Leiden outside the University but he was in continuous contact with the most famous Leiden professors. Scriverius added commentaries and connecting texts by which the collection gained weight as materials for Erasmus' biography. Also through the later editions edited by Thysius and published by Joannes Maire in 1642 and 1649 the collection became very influential regarding Erasmus' "image" before the first critical biography of Erasmus was published by Joannes Clericus in 1705.With a few near-contemporary manuscript annotations and markings in the margins. The vellum and the title page are slightly dust soiled the pastedowns have detached from the inside of the boards and the front pastedown is lacking the upper outer corner the bottom outer corner of leaf C6 is sligthly damaged not affecting the text some occasional very slight foxing. Otherwise in good condition.l Knaake II 355a; STCN 832265039; Tuynman 'Petrus Scriverius 1576-1660' in: Quaerendo 7 1977 pp. 4-45 esp. 23-4; USTC 1027478; Vander Haeghen 182. Govert Basson, hardcover
1643ST20492Lugduni Batavorum Leyden: Bonaventura Elzevier and Abraham Elzevier 1643. Second Elzevier Edition. 137 x 78 mm. 5 1/2 x 3". 12 p.l. 672 44 pp. 2 leaves. <br/> ELEGANT EARLY 19TH CENTURY RED STRAIGHT-GRAIN MOROCCO VERY ELABORATELY GILT BY BOZERIAN unsigned but see below covers framed by bead-and-star roll enclosed with double gilt fillets leaf tools at corners. smooth spine in compartments with large central fleuron of floral lancets emanating from central circlet in a richly stippled ground small circles at corners one compartment with gilt lettering cresting tulip and violet roll at foot of spine turn-ins with bead-and-star roll marbled endpapers vellum flyleaves all edges gilt. Woodcut initials headpieces and tailpieces numismatic portrait tondo fine engraved title page by C. C. Dusend showing Erasmus gazing through a telescope at the Godly orb seen through parted clouds. Willems 552; Rahir 546; USTC 1027918. For the binding: Culot "Jean Claude Bozerian" Roulette 9 Plate I and Palette 12 Plate X. Just barely perceptible rubbing to joints and extremities one leaf with tiny burn hole affecting a couple of words intermittent minor foxing negligible ink spots here and there other trivial imperfections but an extremely attractive copy the text fresh and clean and the very well-preserved binding with lustrous leather and bright gilt.<br/> <br/> This is a remarkably pretty copy of an extremely influential but generically elusive work printed by a legendary press and bound by the founder of a celebrated French binding dynasty. First published in 1524 the "Colloquia" comprise 63 conversations originally written for Erasmus' students on varied and overlapping topics but these urbane meditations soon became widely read as they covered subjects that intrigued the important thinkers of the day. Their influence was so profound that it is not saying too much to claim that they helped to speed the Reformation. Although they are difficult to classify precisely one could categorize them as including in general terms exposure of ritualistic fallacies invective against corruption within the church examination of popular imposture deploring of contemporary personal sins practical advice for laymen and miscellaneous discussion of amusing topics. In specific terms the text takes on such controversial topics as the value of pilgrimage celibacy and abstinence from meat on Fridays and other prescribed days. Erasmus' "Colloquia" was frequently published by the Elzeviers once in French and a total of nine times in Latin. The text was universally adopted for school use up through the 18th century. Although our lovely little binding is unsigned Culot firmly identifies its tools as those used by Jean-Claude Bozerian 1762-1840. He was the elder of the Bozerian brothers François is referred to as "le jeune" and was active in Paris from 1795 to about 1810. He began his career in Lyon as an apprentice bookseller printer and bookbinder eventually deciding to focus on the latter craft. Marriage to the widow of binder Pierre Boulier allowed him to establish a binding workshop in Paris where he was joined by his brother. His bindings were soon much in demand by French bibliophiles who appreciated their superior materials tasteful design and flawless execution--all characteristics that are plainly evident in the present case. Bonaventura Elzevier and Abraham Elzevier unknown
164272625London: M. Flesher & R. Young . Sumptibus Adriani Vlacq 1642. First edition of this collection of the letters of Erasmus the most complete that had been compiled to date and the first printed in England; folio 2 volumes in 1 as issued; pp. 36 2146 columns pp. 37; pp. 12 968 columns 116 columns pp. 10; both titles printed in red and black; text largely in double column; engraved frontispiece portrait of Erasmus after William Marshall woodcut initials; full contemporary calf black morocco label on spine; joints cracked cords holding; frontispiece with light spotting in the margins; a good copy and while the joints are cracked the sewing structure is quite sound. An imperfect copy lacking 3K2 and 3K5 in the first part and B1 and B6 in the second part - almost certainly binder's errors. Engraved armorial bookplate of Prince Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex 1773-1843. "Epistolarum Philippi Melancthonis" Wing M1635A has separate dated title page pagination and register and the "Auctarium epistolarum ex Thoma Moro" caption title has separate pagination and register. Includes a Life of Erasmus and selected letters of Erasmus' correspondents the reformer Philip Melancthon Thomas More and the Spanish humanist Juan Luis Vives. There were four editions of Erasmus' letters published in Basel between 1521 and 1541 each larger than the previous and no other collected edition until this London edition of 1642. This edition though not always accurate by modern standards represents a remarkable achievement in English scholarship. The editors made an exhaustive search through continental libraries for original unpublished letters as well as those which had already found their way into print. A number of the letters here have since perished and this collection preserved the most authoritative text of Erasmus' letters until the definitive edition of the Epistolae appeared in Oxford in 12 volumes 1908-58. Wing E3201 and M1635A. ESTC R218212. M. Flesher & R. Young ... Sumptibus Adriani Vlacq unknown
167649945Basel Genethianis 1676. 8vo. Contemp. full vellum. 2 small nicks to vellum at fronthinge. Engraved title-page and printed title-page. 7033612 pp. The printed titlepage with engraved vignette. 2 full-page engravings portrait of Erasmus by Holbein and Erasmus' Memorial Stone. With 78 textengravings by Hans Holbein engraved by Casper Merian some of which are tipped in and folded some printed in the text. Lacks the 2 portraits of Holbein the Elder and Holbein the Younger. Some leaves in the middle with faint browning in lower part. 2 of the tipped-in engravings with a bit of repair. Printed on good paper. <br/><br/><em>These are the most famous illustrations of The Praise of Folly.First edition of "ThePraise of Folly" with Hans Holbein's illustrations. The work is considered one of the most notable works of the Renaissance and played an important role in the beginnings of the Protestant Reformation. Its role stem from the foundation of critique which the essay laid against the practices of the Church and its political allies.Graesse II:495. - Brunet II:1037. </em> hardcover
1638056080Wittebergæ Wittenberg : Impensis hæredum Clementis Bergeri: Wittebergæ 1638. Haeredes Clementis Bergeri publisher 1638. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Folio - 14 x 11 Inches Tall. Engraved frontispiece and Internal Engravings. FIRST EDITION. WITTENBERG : 1638. Hardback. Engraved title-page including portrait of author. Printed title-page in black and red. Text printed in triple columns. Text complete. Foxed. Woodcut initials; ornaments. Text in Greek; title page and preliminaries in Latin. Contemporary full brown calf-leather. Later re-spine to match. Raised bands with decorative gilt panels. Gilt lettered label to spine. Bright tight and clean. No owner name or internal markings. Usual foxing. VERY GOOD INDEED. No page numbers. Signatures: 4 leaves then A-Kkk5. SCARCE. Folio; approx. 14 x 11 inches. LARGE HEAVY BOOK; some extra postage needed. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. Rosley Books for Antiquarian books C.H.S. Cumberland D.L.S. Everyman G. K. C. Keswick Inklings Literature MacDonald Rarities Theology and History. SCARCE. <br/> <br/> Impensis hæredum Clementis Bergeri: Wittebergæ, 1638. [ Haeredes Clementis Bergeri [publisher] hardcover
1656617675Francofurti: Sumptibus Johannis Wilhelmi Ammonii Apud Nicolaum Schumannum 1656. Full leather. 4to In slightly worn original calf. Rebacked in speckled calf contrast spine with period blind ornaments raised bands. Repaired hinges early owners' names within heavy foxing slight worming text unaffected. Otherwise in good condition. 12 776 158 pages. Francofurti: Sumptibus Johannis Wilhelmi Ammonii, Apud Nicolaum Schumannum hardcover
16381608040001Witteberg impensis haeredum C. Bergeri 1638-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Folio. 680 pp. Modern light brown leather gilt spine 4 raised bands engraved title page additional title in red and black. Pages browned scattered spotting. <br> First edition of Erasmus Schmidt critical concordance of the New Testament in Greek surpassing the Estienne concordance of 1594. A noted German philologist and classical scholar his knowledge of the Greek language was extensive. He express the best way to understand classical Greek was not only to merely understanding the rules of the linguistic structure but from the most intimate familiarity with the language and its context. Not in BM STC C17 Ger. or Darlow and Moule. Not in Brunet or Graesse. Greek Latin. Witteberg, impensis haeredum C. Bergeri hardcover
16516823Amsterdam: Jodocum Janssonium 1651. Hardcover — Tapa dura. 134x72mm. 5¼x2¾". Amsterdam Jodocum Janssonium 1651. En 12º 134 x 72mm. Frontispicio grabado 24 672 44 pp. 1 grabado a toda página. Encuadernación de la época en pergamino a la romana. Temprana edición de los <em>Coloquios</em> de Desiderio Erasmo que contienen un manual de enseñanza de latÃn incluyendo ejercicios y juegos de palabras con fines educativos y un documento sobre cómo la cultura clásica podrÃa servir como modelo en la vida renacentista; finalmente un folleto religioso de tintes reformistas. Buen ejemplar. Jodocum Janssonium hardcover
1664020084Lugduni Batavorum et Roterodami: Ex Officina Hackiana 1664. Inteira de Pergaminho. Bom / Good / Bon. In-8º190x122. 1 vol. de 12-784-18 pp. Portada gravada a buril em chapa de cobre representando Erasmo sentado a uma mesa sobre a qual está um globo e alguns livros e à sua volta três personagens que ouvem e comentam entre si o que diz o mestre. Encadernação em inteira de pergaminho Ex-libris armoriado inglês. Humanista holandês Erasmo de Roterdão foi educado com os padres augustinianos estudou teologia na Holanda e em Paris e doutorou-se em Turim em 1506. Trabalhou como perceptor privado preparando para os seus alunos uns opúsculos pedagógicos que com o tempo se converteram em importantes livros da cultura europeia. Em Itália foi discípulo de Lorenzo Valla. Viajou para Inglaterra onde foi hospede de Tomás More onde escreveu o célebre Elogio da Loucura e estudou a língua grega. Em Veneza trabalhou com Aldo Manuccio numa composição de provérbios os Adagia. Preparou uma edição grega do Novo Testamento que causou escândalo. Realizou depois diversas edições comentadas de textos clássicos. Afastando-se das posições de Lutero saíu de Basileia entretanto adepta do protestantismo e foi viver para Friburgo durante alguns anos onde escreveu estes Colloquia. Brunet II 1041 <br/> <br/> Ex Officina Hackiana unknown
164620149Francofurti: Johannis Pressii 1646. 1646. First edition thus. Small folio. Title page printed in black and red illustrated with a vignette engraving. 13 pp.; 776 pp. 32 pp. Index Proverbiorum 41 pp. Typographus Lectori 53 pp. Index Proverbiorum Erasmi Jun II Cogati. . . 32 pp. Rerum et Verborum in Hoc Adagiorum Opere. Bound in full contemporary velum with six raised spinal bands; decoration blind stamped front and rear covers. Text in Latin and Greek. The velum has some typical soil but no erosion. Interior hinges very firm some light wrinkles title page. There is a light damp stain that extends up from the base at the gutter at the front materials for a maximum of about 2 1/2" tapering down to nil by the hundredth page of the text. Page toning and some foxing exists on some of the pages others not. Overall a very good book. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Francofurti: Johannis Pressii, 1646. hardcover
16857813<p><b>1685 1ed Praise of Folly Erasmus of Rotterdam Protestant Reform Humanism Latin</b></p><p><i>"When I have a little money I buy books; and if I have any left I buy food and clothes." </i></p><p>― Erasmus</p><p><i>In 1509 Erasmus composed his famous essay 'In Praise of Folly' which was a satirical attack on superstitions and other unconventional traditions in European society. Since its inception in the early 16th-century it is considered one of the most important works of the Renaissance and helped develop early stages of the Protestant Reformation.</i></p><p><i>Erasmus uses satire to examine doctrine and corruption within the Catholic Church even though Erasmus was devoted deeply to Catholicism. He concludes 'In Praise of Folly' with statements of supporting Christian Protestantism. He frequently references Greek mythological creatures and figures.</i></p><p><i>This rare 17th-century edition was published in 1685 by Henry Wetstein. An impressive first edition!</i></p><p>Item number: #7813</p><p>Price: $795</p><p>ERASMUS Desiderius</p><p><b><i>Mōrias egkōmion. = Stultitiæ laus.</i></b></p><p>Amstelaedami: apud Henricum Wetstenium 1685.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p>· Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p>o 8 152</p><p>· Language: Latin </p><p>· Binding: Leather; tight & secure</p><p>· Size: ~5in X 3in 13cm x 8cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>7813</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Henricum Wetstenium hardcover
