Vos (I), M. de (1531/32-1603) (after). Ten prints: (1-4) The four core visions of Ezra

Complete set of 4 engravings, all ca. 20 x 29 cm, numb. 1-4 twice, the first print signed "M. de Vos inventor" and w. address "CJVisscher Excu." in lower left corner, all. w. 1-line Latin text below the image, mounted at upper corners under passepartouts. Good impressions and margins. Hollstein (De Vos) 162-165, second and final state. Note the other complete set in this auction, in the 1st state. Mielke 33. All w. collector's mark of van Willem Frederik 'Pim' van Eekelen (1923-1984) (Lugt 5101) verso. See K. Soudijn, 'Herinneringen aan W.F. van Eekelen', De Beeldenaar, 2001, 6, p. 248-250. (5-9) The story of Tobias. Set of 5 (of 6) engravings, all ca. 20 x 27.5-30 cm, numb. 1 and 3-6, the first signed "M. de Vos inventor" and w. address "CJVisscher excudebat" in lower r. corner, the 6th signed "M. de Vos inve(n)tor" in lower margin, all w. 1-line Latin text below the image, mounted at upper margins under passepartouts. Good impressions and margins. Hollstein (De Vos) 166, 168-171, second state (of 2). All w. the same collector's stamp as the preceding series. Added: the first print from the story of Tobias, in first state, w. address of G. de Jode. All prints of the lot by unidentified engravers, the second series perhaps by Hieronymus Wierix (1553/54-1619).

(total 10)