Ph. Melanchthonis Epistolarum liber (Book of letters of Melanchthon), 1647
3.1 Scope and Contents Note
Printed by Elzevir in Leiden. Bonaventura and Abraham Elzevier, booksellers and printers in Leyden, active 1621-52. Bonaventura was not regularly established in business until 1617, when he joined his eldest brother, Matthew, who died in 1622. In 1621 he admitted to partnership his nephew, Abraham. They continued to publish together until 1652, in which year both died. On the title page, the date is misprinted MMCXLVII instead of MDCXLVII. This and the edition in Heidelberg. Catalogus: H-W precedes A-H. Includes index.
Dates
- 1647
Creator
- Elzevir , Abraham, 1592-1652 (Printer, Person)
Access
While the collection is open for research, staff may occasionally restrict access to specific items on the basis of their current physical condition.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Latin
5.1 Custodial History
Owned at some point by H.W.A. van Aken (a Dutch name, but possibly an immigrant).
5.2 Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. James Tobin
6.2 Existence and Location of Copies
One of probably 15 copies in the US.
7.1 Notes
The vellum binding is in good condition, on the back: P. Melanchthonis Epistulae. Woodcut headpieces, initials, title vignette.
Container Summary
[xiv], 517 p.; 16 cm.
8.1.5 Archivist and Date
MdK and JGT, 2011-10-19; ZsS
Creator
- Elzevir , Abraham, 1592-1652 (Printer, Person)
- Elzevir, Bonaventure, 1583-1652 (Printer, Person)
- Melanchthon , Philipp 1497-1560 (Author, Person)
- Tobin, James (Donor, Person)
- Van Akehn, H.W.A (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
