[Rarebooks] FS: A collection of the author Jeremias Drexel

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Jesuit author, 1581-1638, known for his spiritual/metaphysical (mystical) 
writings. All are Latin texts. All have publication dates, 1630-1655, most being 
early reprints - typically 4 or 5 editions were published within 10 years of a 
books first appearance - published in Antwerp or Cologne. All are small 
format (16mo.) and bound in cont. vellum. 13 are illustrated texts, including all 7 
of the titles recorded in Praz's bibliography of emblem books, "STUDIES IN 
SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY IMAGERY." Also included are all 3 of the titles listed in 
Caillet's "MANUEL BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE DES SCIENCES PHYSIQUES OU OCCULTE." This 
collection represents the great majority of Drexel's separate publications. See 
DeBaker-Sommervogel for a complete list. More details will be furnished upon 
request. $6,000.00 for the collection (trade discount allowed)

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