1665, Rhay, Second Noah's Ark

Updated August 6, 2026

Estimate: 1 / 1000 Rhay, Theodor (1600?-1663). Altera Noe Arca profano-sacra, copiosa doctarum…. Cologne: Wilhelmi Friessem, 1665. 12mo. Bound in period vellum. Very Good, an attractive book. A scarce posthumous Jesuit emblematic and encyclopedic miscellany by the German Jesuit Theodor Rhay. Conceived as a "second Noah's Ark," the work gathers together a wide variety of moral, historical, theological, and literary observations intended to furnish readers with instructive examples and learned material drawn from both sacred and secular sources. Condition: For lots in this online-only auction, condition is stated in general terms only, ranging from Poor to Fine, with Good being average (i.e. an exhaustive list of individual flaws is not included, but only our opinion of the overall cumulative grade is provided.) Most books in this sale have been given a brief inspection only and have not been fully collated (unless the collation is shown.) However, if loss or absence of text is observed during our inspection, then this will always be noted in the description. All lots are sold as-is and not subject to return for any reason. PLEASE READ THE VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOUND IN LOT #1.

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