78/2739 Ortelius, A. Aurei Saeculi Imago, sive Germanorum veterum Vita, Mores, Ritus & Religio. Antw., Ph. Galle, 1596, (14) leaves, 10 oval engr. illustrations by PH. GALLE after P. VAN DER BORCHT, woodcut printer's mark of Plantijn at the end, 19th cent. boards, 4to.

- Fine copy.

= Funck 374; Belg. Typogr., nr. 2284; Van de Waal II, p. 172-175; Hollstein, Van der Borcht vol.V, 2349-2358; Pettegree NB 23265. Generally considered the rarest of Ortelius' works, this work shows the strong interest of geographer Ortelius in matters of history. The 10 engravings each illustrate a specific aspect in the life and culture of the ancient Germanic tribes: "Infantia", "Indoles", "Vita Familiaris", "Frugalitas & Gula", "Connubia", "Bellandi Mos", "Funeralia", "Legum administratio", "Religio" and "Dotes".