Title: Alle de Wercken, soo Oude als Nieuwe, 1700. Vol 1 of 2
Author: Jacob Cats
Publisher: T'Amsterdam, T'Utrecht, By Daniel van den Dalen, Fran°cois Halma, de wed. van A. van Someren by J. en Wilhem vande Water
Condition: Fair
A richly illustrated early 18th century edition of the Complete Works of Jacob Cats, this being the first of two volumes. There are over a hundred large copperplate engravings throughout.
17th century Dutch poet, jurist, and even politician for a period, Jacob Cats is now most well known for his emblematic poetical and moralistic books, with numerous editions published from the 17th to 19th century. Many of the sources’ Cats draws inspiration from include the Bible, various classics and authors such as Boccaccio and Cervantes.
One volume in folio, (28)+668+(10) pages
This volume is in fair shape, with heavy rubbing and wear to the binding, and splitting to the hinges, though they have been strengthened internally. There are tears to the bottom right of pages 43-46. Three is some foxing and staining throughout.