A collection of emblemes, ancient and moderne : quickened vvith metricall illvstrations, both morall and divine, and disposed into lotteries, that instruction and good counsell may bee furthered by an honest and pleasant recreation (1635)

Wither, George, 1588-1667, Passe, Crispijn van de, approximately 1565-1637, Matthewes, Augustine, printer, Royston, Richard, 1599-1686, bookseller, Marshall, William (Engraver), Rollenhagen, Gabriel, 1583-1619 · London : Printed by A.M. for Richard Royston · leaf 194

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