Historiæ et Allegoriæ (History & Allegory)

by Gottfried Eichler

published by Hans Georg Hertel

Hardback book is overall in FAIR condition.

• Unwashed, untreated plates in original condition.
• Despite removed plates and overall apparent rough treatment, text block is still sewn and attached to back board. Front board is broken from text block at gutter behind title page.
• Quarter-bound in leather with gilt on spine. Leather is dry, chipped and cracking. Boards are stained and dirty, as expected from this vintage.
• Cleaning will improve appearance of pages. Pages are moderately age-tanned, with foxing scattered throughout. Some pages have darker spotting, while a couple have apparent water stains. Range of page conditions is captured in photos. Toning color in person is a little off from photos.
• Covers are worn around the edges with exposed board and frayed cloth.
• Title page is present, but darker than rest.
• Missing the following plates: 13, 28, 41-to-111, 114, 115, 121, 137, 141-to-160.
• CR20141021

This is a 1758-60 (dating is approximate) Hertel Edition of Ripa's 'Iconologia' - originally consisting of 200 engraved illustrations. Originating in 1593, this work is said to have codified and developed the symbolism of the baroque and rococo periods.

Rare book of engraved plates printed on one side, each having Latin and German captions. 7.25 x 9.5 inches.

The plates from this book sell for $30-$60 on BigCommerce. At this price they come to about $10 a plate.

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.