Lot 746
Valeriano Bolzano, Giovanni Pietro
Rare Books, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: Rare Books, Manuscripts & Photographss | 10 May 2007
£300
Description
Hieroglyphica, sive de sacris aegyptiorum aliarumque gentium litteris commentarii. Cologne: Hierati, 1631 [bound with] Hieroglyphicorum collectanea. Cologne: A. & A. Hierati, 1631, 2 works in one volume, 4to, woodcut device on title, numerous woodcuts in text, modern red morocco gilt, raised bands, g.e., some browning, chiefly of second work
Footnote
Note: Caillet 10977.
Valeriano's study of hieroglyphics and the symbolism of antique coins and monuments was a major contribution to emblem literature. The second work includes his Pro sacerdotum barbis defending beards and skin-heads.