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Title

 A well-designed historical study of the Germans, published by the Elzeviers of Leiden, 1631


Creator

 Clüverius, Philippus (auteur/author), Elzevier, Abraham I (uitgever/publisher), Elzevier, Bonaventura (uitgever/publisher)


Year

 1631


Type

 titelblad prent, title page print


Measurements

 35 x 41,4 cm.


Related term

 titelpagina's, typografische vormgeving, formaten, geïllustreerde uitgaven


Period

 17e eeuw


Classification

 D: Geschiedenis van de boekdrukkunst, M9: Geschiedenis


Content

 Sound scholarship and careful design is to be seen in this three-part history of ancient Germania, published by Abraham and Bonaventura Elzevier of Leiden. Although their publications were usually sober in design, for this richly illustrated folio edition they spared neither expense nor effort.


Original

 Clüverius, Philippus. - Germania Antiqua libri tres. - Leiden: Elzevier, 1631, titelpagina en prent


available in

 Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag 40 E 5


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 Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek


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 Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek