""A Collection of the Emblem Books of Andrea Alciati: In the Library of George Edward Sears (1888)"" is a book that showcases the emblem books of Andrea Alciati, a prominent Italian jurist and writer of the 16th century. The book is a compilation of the various emblem books that were part of the personal library of George Edward Sears, an American writer and journalist. The emblem books are a form of literature that was popular in the Renaissance era, consisting of a collection of images with accompanying text that conveyed moral or philosophical lessons. The book includes detailed descriptions and analyses of the various emblems, as well as historical context and background information on Alciati and his work. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Renaissance literature and art, providing a comprehensive look at the emblem books of one of the era's most influential writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.