CATS, Jacob (1577-1660). Alle de wercken. Amsterdam: Johannes Ratelband- Pieter van Thol, 1726. Refined illustrated edition of the complete works of Jacob Cats, accompanied by his celebrated emblems. The work, complete in two parts, is enriched with engraved portraits of the author and of Anna Maria van Schurman (1607-1678), a Dutch poet much admired by Cats. The elegant illustrations accompanying the text, mostly allegorical and emblematic, are based on drawings by Adriaen van de Venne (1589-1662). 2 volumes, folio (400 × 253 mm). Half-title, two copper-engraved frontispieces, engraved vignettes to title-pages printed in red and black, numerous copper engravings throughout, 2 engraved portraits, 3 double-page engraved plates in the second volume (some foxing, light marginal dampstain to first few leaves of first volume, some misnumbered leaves). Bound in early 19th-century calf-backed boards, gilt morocco title-pieces (worn). Provenance: Librairie des heritiers Doorman (bookseller's ticket to endpapers). (2)