A Collection of Emblemes, Ancient and Moderne - Quickened With Metricall Illustrations, Both Morall and Divine, and Disposed Into Lotteries, That Instruction and Good Counsell, May Bee Furthered by an Honest and Pleasant Recreation #226803

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