WITHER (GEORGE)A Collection of Emblems, Ancient and Moderne, 4 parts in 1 vol., separate titles for each part, engraved additional title by William Marshall, engraved portrait of the author and engraved emblems after Crispijn van de Passe the Elder, with the woodcut dials with volvelles, lacks 4 leaves in second book (Q1-Q4), some tears and marginal repairs (occasionally affecting text), irregular paginations (as usual) at the beginning of book 3, p.135-137 loose and torn, final four leaves loose and worn, damp-staining throughout, repairs to margins of one leaf, later tan calf, spine heavily worn with some loss, repairs to covers, hinges cracked, corners bumped [ESTC S118583], folio, Printed by A.M. for John Grismond, 1635Footnotes:The emblems are printed from plates which were originally engraved by Crispijn van de Passe the Elder (1564-1637) for the Nucleus emblematorum by Gabriel Rollenhagen.Provenance: Judith Weston, ink inscription; George Dillwyn, January 1825, bookplate and ink inscription.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.