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(MEXICO--1605.) [Llanos, Bernardino de.] Poeticarum institutionum liber, variis ethnicorum, christianorum que exmplis illustratus. [18], 512 pages. 8vo, contemporary vellum with spine title "Poetica Mexicana," moderate wear, recased; first 17 leaves and leaves Cc5-6 in very skillful facsimile, some headlines and page numbers partially cropped, minor dampstaining, a bit musty, repaired tear on Q8. México: Enrico Martínez, 1605
A compilation of Latin poetry produced for use of the Jesuits, including some original work. Antonio Rubio, prefect of the congregation which commissioned the work, is often listed as the author. One of the finest productions of the master printer / engineer / scientist Enrico Martínez (circa 1555-1632), who may have been born as Heinrich Martin in Hamburg, and was best known for draining the Valley of Mexico in 1607. García Icazbalceta 1886, page xxi ("notablemente bien impreso"); Medina, México 221; Palau 229964; Sabin 73861; see also Quiñones Melgoza, "Poemas Neolatinos Novohispanos en el Poeticarum Institutionum Liber" in Pensamiento Novohispano III, pages 67-77.
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