639. Binding.- Elogia Mariana, engraved pictorial title and 75 plates by Martino Engelbrecht after Thomas Scheffler, dutch floral endpapers, a few plates browned or spotted, stunning contemporary red morocco, sumptuously gilt , covers with central gilt arms depicting a crowned eagle, surrounded by a variety of foliage tools, winged cherubs and a large crown, all enclosed within double gilt filet borders, which is in turn surrounded by a scrolling floral and foliage border, spine in compartments with rich gilt floral decorations, g.e, each with watercolour floral designs, no place or printer, 1732.

est. £400 – £600

Sold for £800
Sale 634, 6th December 2007


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