1738 [Emblemata] Luiken, J. Beschouwing der wereld

FULL TITLE:  Beschouwing der wereld, bestaande in hondert konstige figuuren, met godlyke spreuken en stichtelyke verzen. 

[English trnsl. View of the world, consisting of a hundred artistic figures, with divine sayings and edifying verses]

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Written and Engraved by Joannes Luiken (Jan Luyken), 1649-1712

Published by Kornelis vander Sys, Amsterdam, 1738.

DESCRIPTION:

[Emblem Book/Emblemata] Jan Luiken. J. Beschouwing der wereld, bestaande in hondert konstige figuuren, met godlyke spreuken en stichtelyke verzen. Amsterdam: Kornelis vander Sys, 1738. 8vo, [8],406,[2] p., engraved frontispiece, title vignette, and 100 engraved emblems in-text, includes index. Bound in contemporary vellum with handwritten title in ink on the spine.

Luyken was a Dutch poet, painter, and engraver who was trained by his father, Kasper Luyken, in Amsterdam. This book is copiously illustrated and includes educational verses and inspirational sayings. 

CONDITION: Very good condition, bound in contemporary vellum, with minor scratches and stains; the book is collated complete, with some minor foxing, stains, and other minor issues.

COLLATION & MEASUREMENTS: [8], 406, [2] p.: ill. (copper engravings) ; 16.4 x12 cm cm. (8vo);  Signatures: A-Z⁸, Aa-Cc⁸