Acxtelmeier, Stanislaus Reinhard(Ebenbild Der... Lot 828

Acxtelmeier, Stanislaus Reinhard(Ebenbild Der Natur, In den Ungezieffern, Gewächsen und Thieren, von vermischter Art. Second part: In which the summer plants and worms, also mixed animals are illustrated and described...) With 16 copper plates. (Augsburg, Brechenmeier, 1713.) 10 vols, 472 p., 16 vols. Bound: Johann Joseph Pock. Gantz neu eröffneter reichlich und wol eingerichteter Glücks und Unglücks-Hafen/ Fromb- und böser Weiber... pp. 1-4, 13-322 (pp. 5-12 missing), 3 vols. Augsburg, Walder, 1716. 8°. Pgt. d. Zt. with rich floral and ornamental blind embossing (heavily used, clasps missing, book block crooked). Emblemata Acxtelmeier, Stanislaus Reinhard (Ebenbild Der Natur, In den Ungezieffern, Gewächsen und Thieren, von vermischter Art. Zweyter Theil: In welchem die Sommer-Gewächse und Würmer, auch vermischte Thiere versinnbildet und beschrieben werden...) With 16 copper plates. (Augsburg, Brechenmeier, 1713.) 10 vols, 472 p., 16 vols. Bound: Johann Joseph Pock. Gantz neu eröffneter reichlich und wol eingerichteter Glücks und Unglücks-Hafen/ Fromb- und böser Weiber... pp. 1-4, 13-322 (pp. 5-12 missing), 3 vols. Augsburg, Walder, 1716. 8°. Pgt. d. Zt. with rich floral and ornamental blind embossing (heavily used, clasps missing, book block crooked). Without the engraved frontispiece and the title page. - Probably second edition (EA 1699). - VD18 80087566-001. Wellcome II, 12. - For the bound work: VD18 10461353. - Extremely curious and charmingly illustrated emblem book by the Augsburg polyhistor Acxtelmeier (1649- ca. 1715), about whom not much is known despite his considerable publication history. - Last plate with ink damage. Book block broken. First few leaves of the second work almost loose. Some browning and occasional light spotting. Overall well preserved. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.