‎PORSCH, CHRISTOPH.‎
‎Geistlicher Kirch-Hof Vorstellende Sechshundert Lust- und Lehr-reiche Biblische Grab-Schrifften.‎

‎Dantzig, Stolle, 1687. 8vo. In contemporary full vellum with title in contemporary hand to spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Extremities with a few stains and slightly miscoloured. Internally very nice and clean. (24), 452, (4) pp.‎

Reference : 61171

‎Rare first edition of this collection of epitaphs, inscriptions on tombstones or monuments in memory of a deceased. A fine example of the Baroque period's fascination with themes of death and the afterlife and the use of grave inscriptions to communicate wisdom and moral guidance.‎