1703 ❧ WILDE, JACOBUS DE. 1645-1721. Gemmae Selectae Antiquae. Amsterdam: Sumptibus Auctoris, 1703. 4to (242 x 173 mm). Engraved figural title page, title page with engraved vignette, engraved portrait of Wilde, 50 engraved plates by Adriaan Schoonebeeck. Short marginal tear to plate facing p.117, light browning to page edges. Contemporary vellum over boards, covers ruled and decorated in blind, inked title to spine. Some soiling to binding, corners and spine ends bumped. Provenance: Anonymous consignor (sold Swann Auction Galleries, 1 December 2005, Lot 294). Dutch antiquarian and collector Jacob Wilde housed his collection of coins, statues, medals, and scientific instruments in a museum built on his property in Amsterdam. The engraved gemstone plates by Schoonebeeck are accompanied by the collector's commentary and selections of classical poetry. Brunet V:1447; Sinkankas 7205 ('a rare work'). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing