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Leyden: Christopher Plantyn, 1586. Hardcover. Good. Woodcut illustrations in frames, some printed from woodblocks previously used by Plantin in other emblem books. . Small Quarto (20x15cm) half-calf (rebacked, sunned) LACKING all before A-3 (pg.5) half-title for Part II used as Titlepage; also LACKING all after c-3 (pg.222). The first English Emblem Book, although printed at Leyden: Very Rare. Dedicated to Robt. Dudley Earl of Leicester + p203 has an emblem praising Sir Francis Drake. Various pages repaired, some with manuscript notes cropped. Partial colouring on some pages most notable p30, 33, 40, 64, 65, 68, 83, 90-100, 166, 167, 168, 173. LACKING pages 71-82. Holes / tears in pages 37, 67, 93, 103, 107, 109. *Imperfect copy, but the missing 1st titlepage and some text supplied in manuscript by a former English owner. Referenced by: ESTC S119929, STC (2nd ed.) 25438, Luborsky & Ingram. Engl. illustrated books, 1536-1603 25438.