Facsimile edition of Bidloo's noted atlas of human anatomy first published in Amsterdam in 1685. Large 4to (11"x16"), bound in burgundy leatherette, marbled end-papers, all edges gilt. No. 411 of 2000 copies printed. A bit of rubbing at top and bottom of spine, otherwise fine. The atlas is illustrated with 105 plates by Gerard de Lairesse, showing the human figure both in living attitudes and as dissected cadavers. The book was later plagiarized by English surgeon William Cowper for his Anatomy of the Humane Bodies (1698), which gave no credit to either Bidloo or de Lairesse. This led to... View More...
Amsterdam: F. Van der Platas, 1703 - 12mo, vellum. 448 pp. Second edition of this history of the Order of the Templars (1119-1314), written in 1691 by a Protestant theologian, scholar, professor of theology, rhetoric and history. Includes an index of authors cited and subject index. Vellum binding is intact, but soiled and with a slight bow to front cover. Ink title on spine. Pencil notations on ffep. Title page in red and black, engraved vignette. Text block is tight but many pages are age-toned or foxed; not enough to detract from a generally sound appearance. Several small tears in end pa... View More...
Hand Illuminated leaf from Dutch prayer book [Gebedenboek], 15th century. Approx 4”x5-1/2” mounted and matted in a very sturdy, early 20th century wood frame. The framer’s typed label on the back states “Netherlandish, 15th century”, but with the date in roman numerals 1538. View More...
![Image for Hand Illuminated leaf from Dutch prayer book [Gebedenboek], 15th century. Approx 4”x5-1/2” mounted and matted in a very sturdy, early 20th century wood frame. The framer’s typed label on the back states “Netherlandish, 15th century”, but with the date in roman numerals 1538.](/assets/images/product/k201019d_1.jpg)
