Extra-illustrated copy of Christopher Plantin and the Plantin-Moretus Museum at Antwerp, [scrapbook], [ca. 1888].

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Extra-illustrated copy of Christopher Plantin and the Plantin-Moretus Museum at Antwerp, [scrapbook], [ca. 1888].

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Extra-illustrated copy (loose) of Christopher Plantin and the Plantin-Moretus Museum at Antwerp (New York : The Grolier Club, 1888). Includes original engraved portraits from unknown sources of Christopher Plantin, Gerard Mercator, Paul Manuce, Rembert DodoneĢe, Baltasar Moretus, Charles de L'Ecluse, Hubert Gultzius and others. Also, woodcuts from unidentified botanical works, maps, head-and-tail pieces and ornamental initials.

1 v. (loose) ; 30 cm.

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