Most of the emblems are from earlier works published by Plantin, more than half being identical with those in the works of Alciati, Sambucus, and Paradin. cf. Reprint of Whitney's "Choice of emblemes", edited by Henry Green, 1866, p. 252., Part 2 has special t.-p., with the crest of the earls of Leicester and Warwick., Printer's device on t.-p.; title within ornamental border; full page woodcut of the arms of Robert Dudley, earl of Leicester, on verso of t.-p.; emblems illustrated with 247 woodcut engravings within ornamental borders., and Signatures: *-**⁴***² A-A⁴ a-e⁴ f³.
Publisher:
In the house of Christopher Plantyn, by Francis Raphelengius.
Subject (Name):
Alciati, Andrea, 1492-1550, Crewe,--Baron (Crewe Hall)--Bookplate (BEIN 1977 2719), Paradin, Claude, active 16th century, and Zsámboki, János, 1531-1584
Subject (Topic):
Printing--Netherlands, 16th cent., Leyden, F. Raphelengius (Plantin), 1586--Specimens
Bry, Theodor de, 1528-1598 Hariot, Thomas, 1560-1621. Admiranda narratio White, John, fl. 1585-1593
Published / Created:
1590
Call Number:
E159 +B79 1-5
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Alternative Title:
Admiranda narratio ... de commodis ... Virginiæ and America. pars 1
Description:
First ed., 1st issue -- cf. Church. Cat. of books relating to ... America, 140; with privilege printed on t.-p.; illus. nos. 3-4, 7-8, 10-12 as in 1st ed., 2d issue (Church 141)., Illus. 1-23 have title: Vivæ imagines et ritvs incolarvm eivs proviniæ in America, qvæ Virginia appelata est ... Omnia diligenter observata, et ad viuum expressa a Joanne With ... Illus. 24-28 have title: Pictorvm, Britanniae partem olim incolentivum aliqvot icones., and With this is bound the editor's [America. pts. 2-5. Latin] Francoforti, 1590-95. Imperfect: signature D6, blank, wanting.
Publisher:
Typis I. Wecheli, svmtibvs T. de Bry, venales reperivntvr in officina S. Feierabendii,
Subject (Geographic):
Roanoke Colony (N.C.), Virginia--Description and travel, and Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America--Virginia --Pictorial works --Early works to 1800
Alcune composizioni di diversi autori in lode del ritratto della Sabina and Alcvne composizioni di diversi avtori in lode del ritratto della Sabina
Description:
Dedication signed by the compiler, Michelagnolo Sermartelli., Illustrated collection of verses in praise of Giambologna's sculpture, the Rape of a Sabine, by Bernardo Vecchietti and others., Illustrations: 3 large woodcuts showing the sculpture from two angles as well as its position in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence., Imperfect: damp-stained and foxed. Unidentified bookplate. Blindstamp: Ex libris Giannalisa Feltrinelli. Latin verses written in a contemporary hand below the woodcuts of the sculpture., and Signatures: *⁴ A-G⁴ (G4 blank).
Publisher:
Nella stamperia di Bartolomeo Sermartelli,
Subject (Name):
Feltrinelli, Giannalisa--Stamp., Giambologna,--1529-1608.--Rape of a Sabine--Poetry., Sermartelli, Bartolomeo, fl. 1563-1600., Sermartelli, Michelangelo., and Vecchietti, Bernardo.
America. pars 4. Latin, Americae pars qvarta, Insignis & admiranda historia, and Insignis et admiranda historia
Description:
2nd. ed. Cf. Chruch. T.p. signed: A.E. Arabic numbers on plates. Plate XI with catchword "Indi.", Engraved t.p., Imperfect: wormed with some loss of text. Map (32 x 43 cm, on sheet 34 x 45 cm) bound following leaf R6., Includes Urbain Chauveton's Latin translation of bk. 1 of Benzoni's Historia del Mondo Nuovo, with additional notes., Map: Occidentalis Americae partis, vel earum regionium quas Christophorus Columbus primu[m] detexit ... praesertim verò ex Hieronyni Benzoni (qui totis XIIII annis eas provincias diligenter perlustravit) historia, conflata & in aes incisa à Theodoro de Bry Leod' anno MDXCIIII. Scale not given., and Signatures: 2):(⁴, ²2):(⁴, A-Q⁴ R⁶, ²A-E⁴ F⁶ (R6, ²F6 blank)
Publisher:
Typis Ioannis Feyrabend : Impensis Theodori de Bry,
Subject (Geographic):
America--Discovery and exploration--Maps--Early works to 1800., America--Discovery and exploration--Spanish--Early works to 1800., America--Early accounts to 1600., America--Maps--Early works to 1800., Latin America--Description and travel--Early works to 1800., Latin America--History--To 1600., and Latin America--Maps--Early works to 1800.
Subject (Name):
Benzoni, Girolamo, 1519-1572? Historia del Mondo Nuovo. Book 1. Latin., Bry, Theodor de, 1528-1598., Chauveton, Urbain, -approximately 1616., and Feyerabend, Johann, 1550-1599, printer.
"The Epistle Dedicatorie" to Robert Dudley., A8, B-Z4, Aa-Cc4.(A1 and A2 (both unsigned) are conjugate; apparently a cancel for the original A1). 4to. 18.3 x 13 cm., In reply to A discouerie of I. Nicols minister, misreported a Iesuite, latelye recanted in the tower of London ..., generally ascribed to Robert Parsons., and Slightly stained; slightly wormholed. Folger Shakespeare Library.
Publisher:
Imprinted by Iohn wolfe, for Iohn Harrison, and Thomas manne, dwelling in Pater noster rowe, and are there to be folde,
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain --Church history --16th century
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church --History --16th century, Nicholls, John, 1555-1584?, and Parsons, Robert, 1546-1610. Discovery of I. Nichols minister.
Contains descriptions of temporary architectural decorations, including triumphal arches, erected in Milan on the occasion of the queens arrival.
Description:
Contains descriptions of temporary architectural decorations, including triumphal arches, erected in Milan on the occasion of the queen's arrival., Dedication signed: Guido Mazenta., Imperfect: Offset ink throughout., In Italian, with Latin text of inscriptions., Signatures: A-D⁴, E²., and Title page within elaborate woodcut ornamental border, armorial title vignette, tail-piece and initials.
Publisher:
Nella Stampa del quon. Pacifico Pontio ...,
Subject (Geographic):
Milan (Italy)--Social life and customs--Early works to 1800.
Subject (Name):
Margarita,--de Austria, Queen, consort of Philip III, King of Spain,--1584-1611. and Ponte, Pacifico da, printer.
Subject (Topic):
Decoration and ornament--Italy--Milan--Early works to 1800., Royal visitors--Italy--Milan--Early works to 1800., and Triumphal arches--Italy--Milan--Early works to 1800.
Description of a festival held in Messina in August 1589 by order of the future King Philip III of Spain, in celebration of the discovery of relics believed to be of the martyr Placitus and his companions. Here, as commonly occurred from the 12th century.
Alternative Title:
Breve raguaglio dell'inventione e feste de gloriosi martiri Placido, e compagni mandato al seren.mo don Filippo d'Austria principe di Spagna
Description:
Description of a festival held in Messina in August 1589 by order of the future King Philip III of Spain, in celebration of the discovery of relics believed to be of the martyr Placitus and his companions. Here, as commonly occurred from the 12th century on, Placitus is confused with the later St. Placidus (companion of St. Benedict, monk of Subiaco, fl. 6th century)., Engraved t. p., illustrated., Errata on p. [7]-[8]., Illustrations: 27 full-page engravings (incl. t. p.; one repeated), chiefly depicting triumphal arches erected for the celebration and funeral biers with tableaux (incidents of St. Placitus' life and martyrdom) borne in the procession. Two plates depicting arches are signed: Rinaldvs Bonanvs inventor., Includes index., Shelf-mark on front paste-down: "5g G." Ms. note on p. [9] at end: "Primog. quad[er]ni de Brunasio.", and Signatures: [sec.]⁴ 2[dagger]⁴ 3[dagger]² A-2A⁴.
Publisher:
Stampato p[er] Fausto Bufalini,
Subject (Geographic):
Italy
Subject (Name):
Bonanno, Rinaldo, approximately 1545-1590., Bufalini, Fausto, d. 1592, printer., and Philip--III,--King of Spain,--1578-1621.
Subject (Topic):
Christian martyrs--Cult--Italy--Messina., Christian Saints--Cult--Italy--Messina., and Festivals--Italy--Messina--Early works to 1800.