"...preceded by a view of emblem literature down to A.D. 1616; with numerous illustrative devices from the original authors." 8vo (9 3/4"), 570p, index; blue / gilt decorative cloth; bevelled edges; text illus and numerous full-page plates. VERY GOOD : sl. darkening to spine, lt. rubbing at corners; spine head and tail are rubbed and creased with a 1/4" tear to spine tail; interior pages are clean and tight; pencilled owner name to fep. A nice copy of this important work...