1608 WORLD OF WONDERS by HENRI ESTIENNE antique in ENGLISH rare
ESTIENNE, HENRI (1528-1598)
A WORLD OF WONDERS: OR AN INTRODUCTION TO A TREATISE TOUCHING
the Conformitie of Ancient and Moderne Wonders.
Edinburgh: Imprinted by Andrew Hart and Richard Lawson; 1608.
A translation of Estienne's 1566 Apologie pour Herodote;
translator's dedication signed R.C., attributed to Richard Carew;
In his attempt to emphasize the value of Herdotus's contributions to our knowledge of the ancients, Estienne constructed this series of comparisons between ancient and modern wonders. In the process, he developed a snappy satire of his own times, one that got him into hot water with local religious authorities in Geneva, and eventually lead to his arrest and the censure of his work.
Small folio : 10 3/4 by 7 1/4"
[16], 360 pp
two parts in one volume;
woodcut arms to title;
bound in paneled brown sheepskin, rebacked some time ago;
signs of 19th and 20th century owners inscribed on endleaves;
signature trimmed from blank upper margin of title;
title page repaired with cloth tape guard;
final leaf with errata formerly mounted, now imperfectly torn away (but present, see photo), with sections around the margin still adhering to mounting leaf;
D2 & D3 with marginal tears repaired with pale tan translucent gummed paper tape;
Y1 small portion torn from the blank fore-margin;
Text in English
STC 10553; ESTC S121359.
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ESTIENNE, HENRI (1528-1598)
A WORLD OF WONDERS: OR AN INTRODUCTION TO A TREATISE TOUCHING
the Conformitie of Ancient and Moderne Wonders.
Edinburgh: Imprinted by Andrew Hart and Richard Lawson; 1608.
A translation of Estienne's 1566 Apologie pour Herodote;
translator's dedication signed R.C., attributed to Richard Carew;
In his attempt to emphasize the value of Herdotus's contributions to our knowledge of the ancients, Estienne constructed this series of comparisons between ancient and modern wonders. In the process, he developed a snappy satire of his own times, one that got him into hot water with local religious authorities in Geneva, and eventually lead to his arrest and the censure of his work.
Small folio : 10 3/4 by 7 1/4"
[16], 360 pp
two parts in one volume;
woodcut arms to title;
bound in paneled brown sheepskin, rebacked some time ago;
signs of 19th and 20th century owners inscribed on endleaves;
signature trimmed from blank upper margin of title;
title page repaired with cloth tape guard;
final leaf with errata formerly mounted, now imperfectly torn away (but present, see photo), with sections around the margin still adhering to mounting leaf;
D2 & D3 with marginal tears repaired with pale tan translucent gummed paper tape;
Y1 small portion torn from the blank fore-margin;
Text in English
STC 10553; ESTC S121359.
Reserve: $1,300.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Pennsylvania
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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