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Catalog of Incunables, No. 74

THE STRIFE OF LOVE IN A DREAM OF POLIPHILO, WHEREIN

HE SHOWS THAT ALL HUMAN THINGS ARE NOTHING

BUT A DREAM, AND

IN PASSING RECOUNTS

MANY THINGS

TRULY WORTHY

OF BEING

RE-

MEMBERED.

The title "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili" is a Greek-derived compound meaning "Poliphilo’s struggle for love in a dream." It is one of the most famous books in the history of printing due to its beautiful typography and woodcut illustrations.

Circular black ink library stamp: "PROVINCIAL LIBRARY AND UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE" around a central coat of arms.

Small circular seal: "PROFESSED HOUSE" surrounding the Jesuit "IHS" monogram A Christogram representing the name of Jesus with a cross above the H and three nails below.

B E

This work is from the library of the Professed House? A "Casa Profesa" was a Jesuit residence for members who had taken their final solemn vows, usually associated with intellectual and spiritual leadership.
of the Society of Jesus of Seville.?