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[Elzevir Press]Two Elzevir publications Vergilius Maro, Publius. Opera. Lugd.-Batavorum: Ex officina Elzeviriana,1636. 12mo (126 x 68 mm). Engraved title-page, folding engraved map of the Mediterranean titled "Aeneae Troinai Navigatio," woodcut head-pieces and initials; light browning, occasional spots. In mottled calf, spine with raised bands in 6 compartments, 2nd compartment with red morocco label lettered in gilt, others with repeat gilt motif, board edges with gilt decoration, red edges, marbled endpapers; extremities rubbed, front hinge a little loose, two corners with some exposure. — à Kempis, Thomas. De imitatione Christi. Lugduni: Ex Officina Elzeviriana,1658. 12mo (125 x 68 mm). Engraved title-page, woodcut head-pieces and initials; stray spots. In full green morocco, boards ruled in gilt, spine with raised bands in 5 compartments, 2nd compartment lettered in gilt, others with repeat gilt decoration, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers; boards and extremities lightly rubbed, some exposure at corners. Two significant volumes, beautifully produced by the Elzevirs. The edition of Virgil's works contains a handsome engraved map of the Mediterranean with references to Aeneas, so that a reader may follow his journey. The present copy of De imitatione Christi is with excellent provenance, having belonged to Thomas Jefferson McKee. PROVENANCEHenry William Poor (bookplate to pastedown, Opera) — Thomas Jefferson McKee (bookplate to pastedown, De imitatione Christi)Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The