Philips Galle (1537-1612). "Vita S. Francisci" (back title)
Series of 16 numbered engravings, all depicting scenes from Holy Francis' life with 2-line caption on top and 3 or 4-line explanation underneath the scene, inside different ornamental renaissance frames, c. 1587, bound in 19th century half Morocco leather, with ribbed gilded and gold-lettered back, oblong folio.
Seven prints strengthened with small pieces of paper on reverse side, due to tiny defects in lower margin. Binding with some rubbing and label on the back. Beautiful series of prints in very good, high contrast contemporary prints. (total 16 engravings in 1 binding)