9781331992738 - Collection the Emblem Books of Jurisconsult: In the Library of George Edward Sears (Classic Reprint) de Sears, George Edward (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a significant collection of 150-200 separate editions of that curious and fascinating work, the Emblems of Alciati. The author's research reveals the various translations of this work, the complex and elaborate nature of the woodcuts, engraved borders, and devices, as well as the many commentaries that it has attracted over the centuries. The work of Alciati can be seen as a precursor to the modern emblem book, inspiring others such as Quarles and Whitney. This book goes into meticulous detail about the variations, extreme rarity, and value of these unique and beautiful books, many of which are illustrated throughout. The book also thoroughly explains the significance of the Emblems, their influence on literature and other art forms, and how they have been received and read by audiences over the years. It is a significant work of scholarship, brimming with passion for the subject that will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of literature, art, typography, and the history of the book. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.