Lot 1051
1051
HEEMS, A. Bybelpoëzy, bestaande in alleenspraaken, tafereelen, uitbreidingen, en zeedelessen. Amst., B. Lakeman, 1729. (20), 376, (4) pp. W. engr. front. and ti-vign. by J.C. Philips, & 28 engr. vign. by A. Zeeman. 4°. Beautiful 19th c. full brown mor. w. raised bands, richly dec. gilt back and sides, a.e.g., silk endpapers.
Abraham Heems (c. 1695–1756) was a Mennonite silk weaver and manufacturer in Haarlem, as well as a poet. - Springer/Klassen 8595; De Bie & Loosjes III, 603.€ 150
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