Bidspirit auction | 1718 THE CRADLE AND THE

1718 THE CRADLE AND THE GRAVE BY FRANCISCO DE QUEVEDO ANTIQUE VELLUM BOUND - DE WIEG En't GRAF, benevens de Vier VERSCHRIKKINGEN van des menschen leven, als de veragtinge, de armoede, de ziekte en de doodt (The Cradle and the Grave) by Francisco de Quevedo Amsterdam, By Johannes Oosterwyk; 1718 Vellum bound very good condition, some soiling of the vellum Size 4 by 6 1/4” Text in Dutch Francisco Gomez de Quevedo y Santibanez Villegas, Knight of the Order of Santiago (1580 – 1645) was a Spanish nobleman, politician and writer of the Baroque era. Along with his lifelong rival, Luis de Gongora, Quevedo was one of the most prominent Spanish poets of the age. His style is characterized by what was called conceptismo. This style existed in stark contrast to Gongora's culteranismo. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.