Publii Ovidii Nasonis Operum (1746) by Ovid – Metamorphoses Original Latin Text
Publii Ovidii Nasonis Operum (1746) by Ovid – Second volume to the Metamorphoses. Original Latin Text, Leather missing on bottom of spine to the book. Boards are in good condition, still attached to text and spine, damage to the fore-edges. Flora still have their color on the boards, a very beautiful touch to this old book. Binding is exposed but minimally damaged from spine damage. Book still flips well and can lay flat in some areas. Termite Tunnels through the spine not found in the text. Printing is very small. Look to the images as the best descriptor, but please inquire for any further details! Shipped with USPS Media Mail
Philip von Zesen: ‘Beschreibung von der stadt Amsterdam’, 1st edition, 1664
As the author was a Lutheran, he was very interested in the Lutheran community, making the work a particularly important source for this aspect of the history of Amsterdam.Philipp von Zesen (1619-1689), was a German poet who moved to Amsterdam in 1661.
Ovid’s Metamorphoses Tome I 1693 – Rare Antiquarian Book
Les Métamorphoses d’Ovide, Tome I, published in Amsterdam by Pierre Mortier in 1693. Early French illustrated edition featuring an engraved frontispiece and numerous full-page mythological engravings. Bound in full calf with raised bands and gilt spine decoration. Includes the bookplate of William Tarun Behrenfeld. Tome I only. Binding is heavily worn, with rubbing, losses, weakened joints and spine-end damage. Pages show age toning, foxing, staining and occasional early markings. Sold as pictured
Pliny Secundus “Panegyricus” 1738 Amsterdam Fine Vellum Jesuit Binding Engraving
This is a beautifully preserved large-format scholarly edition of Pliny the Younger’s Panegyricus, enhanced with an architectural engraved frontispiece and bound in an exceptional gilt-decorated vellum binding, likely produced for a Jesuit college in Paris during the 19th century.
Antique 1724 “The Duty Of The Parents To Educate…, Jacobus Koelman Vellum Book
What you are viewing is an original Antique 1724 “The Duty Of The Parents To Educate the Children of God” by Jacobus Koelman and is bound in Vellum Book. Book has some spine wear with early repairs, soiling, and aging and wear, but still displays great for its age. Book measures 4” X 1 3/4” X 6 5/8”, and comes complete with 598 pages. Thank you for looking, please Check out my other items and for more interesting pieces and happy bidding. All payments must be made within 72 hours of purchase. Thanks!!
1678 T. Livii Paganini Historiam Ab Urbe Condita – House Of Elzevir – See Below
A scarceINCOMPLETE SET published by the House of Elzevir in Amsterdam. T. Livii Patavini Historiarum an Urbe Condita. Published in Amsterdam by Daniel Elzevir of the House of Elzevir. I, Part II, Vol.
The Works of Claudian 1650 Elzevir Press Vellum Binding STUNNING Copy; Classics
An attractive copy of the Elzevir Press edition of Claudian’s Works preserved in its contemporary vellum binding, complete with its magnificent engraved title very much characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
1943 Friedrich Holderlin German Poet & Philosopher VTG Hard Back Book 4.5″x 6.5″
1943 Friedrich Holderlin German Poet & Philosopher VTG Hard Back Book 4.5″x 6.5″ Dutch
Pliny’s Letters 1640 Elzevir Press Vellum Binding STUNNING Ancient Classics
Contemporary full vellum, titles in contemporary MS ink to spine, faded. Endpapers toned, but internally a fresh copy. An attractive copy. C. Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolarum Libri X et Panegyricus.