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Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
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Author: AYRES, Philip.
Title: Emblems of Love. In Four Languages. Dedicated to the Ladys.
Publisher: London: for John Wren Bookseller & Binder at ye Bible & Crown near Great Turn-Style Holborn, (n.d.) c.1750
1 vol., 6-5/8" x 4-1/8", 90 leaves (printed on one side only) entirely engraved throughout, 44 engraved 'cupid' plates each with a facing quatrain of engraved verse in Latin, English, Italian, & French, bound in fine full mottled calf, floral gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered maroon spine labels, covers triple ruled in gilt, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, marbled pastedowns and endpapers.
Condition: Hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, occasional mild toning to pages, no previous ownership markings or bookplate, a very good copy.
Additional Information: First published as "Cupids Addresse to the Ladies Emblemata Amatoria" in 1683, this is a reissue of the plates of the 1714 edition, with an engraved title page signed 'S Nicholls sculp:' replacing the letterpress one, and introductory sonnet 'Cupid to Chloe Weeping'.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)Width: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hillsborough, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6214228960752
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