1662 Franzius Animalium Historia Sacra Amsterdam Adam Eve Engraved

RARE 17th Century Antiquarian Work – 1662 Amsterdam Printing Offered here is an authentic 1662 edition of Animalium Historia Sacra by Wolfgang Franzius, a fascinating theological and natural history work exploring the symbolic and biblical significance of animals. Printed in Amsterdam (Amstelodami) in 1662 (MDCLXII), this volume features a striking engraved title page depicting Adam and Eve surrounded by a wide array of animals beneath divine rays of light. Notably, the engraving includes a variety of creatures—both real and symbolic—including what appears to be a unicorn, reflecting early modern interpretations of the natural and biblical world. This is a genuine 17th-century book, over 360 years old, bound in original leather with red-stained page edges—an elegant and desirable feature of higher-quality bindings from the period. Details: • Author: Wolfgang Franzius • Title: Animalium Historia Sacra • Date: 1662 • Language: Latin • Printed in: Amsterdam (Amstelodami) • Features: Full engraved title page (Adam & Eve with animals, including unicorn), red page edges Condition: Original antique condition with visible wear to the binding, spine, and boards consistent with age. Structurally intact. Pages are toned but legible, with strong overall presentation. No modern restoration observed. This work sits at the intersection of theology, early natural history, and symbolic interpretation—making it highly appealing to collectors of antiquarian books, early science, religious works, and engraved art. A scarce and visually compelling 17th-century volume with exceptional display