1624 Rare Latin Book - Litaniae Sacrae Illustrated by Thomas de Leu & Jacob de Weert.
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Author: Thomas de Leu & Jacob de Weert, Illustrators.
Title: Litaniae Sacrae, Psalmi, hymni, orationes, et alia pietatis exercitia ex variis precum libellis excerpta et in singulos hebdomadæ dies digesta.
Language: Text in Latin
Publisher :Duaci (Douai), Ex Typographia Baltazaris Belleri,1624. First Edition.
Size: 5.5" X 3.5".
Pages: 360 pages + Index.
Binding: Attractive and very good later period full-calf leather binding beautifully gilded on spice (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing and staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the eleven illustrations by Thomas de Leu & Jacob de Weert.
Estimate: (Scarce with no other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Litaniae Sacrae, published in 1624, is a rare Latin book comprising sacred liturgies, psalms, hymns, prayers, and other devotional exercises compiled from various prayer books and organized for daily recitation throughout the week. This first edition is notable for its exquisite later-period full-calf leather binding, beautifully gilded on the spine, enhancing its aesthetic and collectible value. The inclusion of eleven illustrations by Thomas de Leu & Jacob de Weert adds a unique visual dimension to the devotional texts, making this book a significant piece for collectors of rare religious texts and illustrated books from the 17th century.
The illustrators: Thomas de Leu and Jacob de Weert were prominent artists known for their detailed and expressive illustrations. Their work in this volume contributes significantly to its historical and artistic value, providing readers with visual interpretations of the sacred content, and making it a remarkable example of 17th-century religious art and devotion.