1671 Anselmus Solerius Cemenliensis (Theophilus Raynaud) De Pelio, Engravings Anselmus Solerius Cemeliensis Rare Book Room

Anselmus Solerius Cemeliensis De Pelieo, Caeterisque capitis tegminibus tam facris, quàm profanis. Amstelodami, Sumptibus Andreae Frisii, 1671. Contemporary binding, 379 pp, 5.25 x 3.25", 32mo. In fair condition. Marbled boards scuffed at edges and worn/bumped at corners. Head of spine chipped at front and rear hinges, but still intact. Gilt lettering and deco on leather spine dulled, but still attractive. Ink marginalia found on front paste-down. Front gutter beginning to split at vignette title page with cording exposed. Normal age-related toning throughout text-block, with instances of age-staining and finger-soiling. Engravings and two fold-outs are attractive & intact; very presentable. Rear gutter split at rear fly-leaf, cording exposed. Binding is intact, hinges fragile. Please see photos and ask questions, if any, before purchasing. Théophile Raynaud (1583-1663) was a French Jesuit theologian and writer. Théophile Raynaud was born November 15, 1583, at Sospel, near Nice. He studied at Avignon, and became quite accomplished as a student of philosophy. In 1602 he entered the Society of Jesus, and was made one of their teachers at Lyon. At first he taught elementary branches, but soon found advancement, and was finally given a professorship of philosophy and theology. In 92 separate works, covering almost the entire field of Catholic theology, he showed himself an erudite theologian and a writer of great fertility. His style, however, is often prolix and sometimes obscure, whilst in his controversial writings he indulges in satire and invective. Romeyn de Hooghe (bapt. 10 September 1645 10 June 1708) was a late Dutch Baroque painter, sculptor, engraver and caricaturist. He was born in Amsterdam, and was a skilled etcher, draughtsman, painter, sculptor and medalist. He is best known for political caricatures of Louis XIV and propagandistic prints supporting William of Orange. He was also active as an erotic artist and some of his political propaganda prints can be considered early, prototypical comic strips. During his career, de Hooghe produced over 3500 prints. He also illustrated books, and his illustrations can be found in some of the most important texts of his period. The Hieroglyphica of Merkbeelden der oude volkeren (1735) was a well known emblem book and sourcebook for classical mythology and its iconography. Incredible engravings, nice modern binding. Gift quality. RAREE1671DLPB 04/24 - HK1451