Joan van Broekhuizen [Janus Broukhusius; Jani Broukhusii]; Davide Hoogstratano [D. van Hoogstraten] — Jani Broukhusii Poematum Libri Sedecim

Amstelaedami [Amsterdam], Franciscus Halma, 1711 . Leather. A very scarce volume of Latin poems from Dutch poet Jan van Broekhuizen, illustrated with vignettes by Jan Goeree, and edited by prominent and scholar David Hoogstratan. In the original Latin.First published in 1684, this scarce edition is edited by David van Hoogstraten.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, and fifty-nine vignette engravings from Dutch engraved Jan Goeree, including headpieces, vignettes, and decorative initials.STCN 176698000Collated, with signatures reading: *-3*4, A-3S4, 3T2. Lacking leaf 2S4 (page 327-8), a text leaf.With errata to tail of final leaf.A very scarce collection of poetry from Dutch classical scholar and poet Joan van Broekhuizen. This work reflect the influence of classical poets such as Propertius and Tibullus.He served as an officer in the Dutch army from 1670 to 1697 before retiring to focus on his literary pursuits. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Loss of calf to back strip head. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned to perimeters, but generally clean and bright, with light spots throughout. Lacking leaf 2S4. Good . Ill.: Jan Goeree. Good .