Philostratus, Les images, Paris, 1614, later calf

Books from the Library of the Earls of Haddington, lots 105-131

PHILOSTRATUS

Les images ou tableaux de platte peinture des deux Philostrates sophistes grecs et Les statues de Callistrate mis en Français par Blaise de Vigenère... enrichis d'arguments et Annotations. Paris: widow of Abel l'Angelier, 1614

folio (412 x 270mm.), engraved title, 63 large engravings (each acting as a frontispiece to each section) by Jasper Isac with printed verses etc below, 2 smaller engravings in the text, historiated woodcut initials and headpieces throughout, second title at 3A4, contemporary calf, some early marginalia, title worn and repaired with slight loss to corner, a few further repairs, occasional small stains and light browning, rebacked

LITERATURE:

USTC 6001120

PROVENANCE:

George Baillie (1664-1738), engraved armorial bookplate dated 1724