Books 1740-1780

DAP0284 't Groot Hoorns, Enkhuyzer, Alkmaarder en Purmerender liede-boek 1760 A fine Miniature Song book

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Author / Publisher	Amsterdam J. Kannewet bookseller approx 1760
Title	't Groot Hoorns, Enkhuyzer, Alkmaarder en Purmerender liede-boek (First AND Second volume in one!!!) Rare to find both volumes.

Description	Fine miniature songbook (incl. many wedding and drinking songs) . We are offering both volumes in one bookbinding. (note: often only the first volume is offered). Our book is in fine clean / bright condition and includes some musical scores. The binding is also very good, no loose pages Size 32mo (6,9 x 5 cm.). old green vellum (small piece missing). Rather crudely desinged vignette with musical instruments on title-page, and full-page woodcut with angel with trumpet and crown on verso. Includes several pages with musical scores. 312p (followed by 8p register); 312p, (8) pp. Rare edition in fine condition of this famous miniature songbook. These type of songbooks were often called mopsje and given as a wedding present. Some mopsjes have luxury bindings with silver locks, tortoise shell or silk. The book we offer is in a simple green vellum binding, but in unusual good condition. Volume 1 of this book has already been issued before 1700, however only a couple of copies are known today. During the 18th century several editions followed and the second volume was added. This collection, contains songs from Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Alkmaar and Purmerend, with Edam (Edummer) added on the title of the second volume. The book consists of wedding and love songs, pastoral and drinking songs. There is also a Sinterklaas song: Lof van Sint-Nicolaas.
Condition	Apart from a small piece of vellum missing and the title page being a bit smudged it is a very fine copy of the famous miniature songbook. For reference see e.g Louis W. Bondy 1981 Miniature books p 28-p 29: Songbook for the towns of Hoorn Enkhuysen and Alkmaar containing many beautiful wedding songs. Their text is frequently very outspoken and free although never lacking charm.
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DAP0108 Beschryving der stad Amersfoort

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Author / Publisher	Abraham van Bemmel / Utrecht Henrikus Spruyt 1760
Title	Beschryving der stad Amersfoort, Derzelver Gelegenheid, Oorspronk, Benaaming, oude en tegenwoordige gedaante; alsmede de Stigtingen, Kerken, Kloosters, Godshuizen, en andere openbaare Gebouwen; Mitsgaders De Oude en Hedendaagsche Regeeringsform, Privilegien, Rampen, en andere merkwaerdige zaken. Meest uit echte Stukken, Brieven en Handvesten

Description	In the 17th and 18th century every town in Holland started to document its history. The book offered is the most important decription of the town of Amersfoort in The Netherlands by Abraham van Bemmel (Amersfoort 1703- Amersfoort 1785). Content: (20), 454; (2) ,457-1018,(8)p plus 8 folding prints (etchings) and one full page print all by Paul van Liender. Van Bemmel is a member of a local magistrate family and had first hand access to the towns archives. He was born in the beautiful house 't Zand 39 (next to the Sint-Aagten chappel) that still exists. Paulus van Liender (Utrecht 1731-Haarlem 1797)) was a famous landscape and town view artist. A complete copy with all the beautiful plates (etchings) and in perfect condition. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
Condition	A very fine copy of a book that is extremely difficult to find in a good condition and with all the plates (prints often removed for framing). Later half vellum binding.
References	Nijhoff / van Hattum 19.dr. J Hovy Amersfoort in prent p 120-121 dr J Brongers Historische encyclopedie van Amersfoort

DAP0286 Het leerzaam huisraad vertoond in vyftig konstige figuuren, met godlyke spreuken, en stichtelyke verzen.

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Author / Publisher	Luiken Luyken, Jan (1649-1712) / Amsteldam, erven F. Houttuyn, 1771
Title	Het leerzaam huisraad vertoond in vyftig konstige figuuren, met godlyke spreuken, en stichtelyke verzen.

Description	With engraved allegorical frontispiece and 50 fine engraved plates by Jan Luyken. The 50 household objects and poems give a nice insight in dutch daily life of the 18th century. . Contemporary full vellum binding. Contents:(8), 182, (2) pp. Overall a fine copy. Also of interest to the Kuperus / Cuperus family: This book probably belonged to Joannes Cuperus (1725 Berlicum- 1803 Utrecht) On the blanco pages before the book and after the book a child named Johannes Marinus Cuperus (Utrecht 12-9-1771, overl. Amsterdam 13-6-1797) put his signature several times and included some writing exercises. The book probably belonged to s
Condition	Full vellum contemporary binding. Complete. Vague remain of library stamp on title and one library stamp inside the book. A few spots. . But overall a very good example of this interesting and beautifully illustrated work. References: Landwehr, Emblem/Fable Books, 515; Van Eeghen/ Van der Kellen 439; Klaversma/ Hannema 975;
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DAP0202 Rare and beautiful 18th century sharkskin notebook with gilded silver ornaments and with writing pen of gilded silver. On the front and back the arms of the town of Rotterdam

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Author / Publisher	Unknown
Title	18th century sharkskin notebook with gilded silver ornaments and gilded silver writing pen and includes the arms of the town of Rotterdam on the fornt and back. 18e eeuws notitieboek van Roggenhuid / haaieleer met vergulde zilveren appliques en wapen van Rotterdam

Description	Extremely rare Dutch 18th century notebook with "sharkskin binding" and gilded silver furniture (=ornaments), gilded hinges and gilded writing pin. Sharksin bindings have only been used for bibles, almanacs and note books. Books in sharskin bindings and with silver fittings were luxuruous gifts e.g. from a town, a province or the national government. The book contains the arms of the town of Rotterdam. The writing pen can be unscrewed (which is also very unusual). The pin is used to close the book and when removed can be used for writing. The text can later be wiped off again. The spine is also unusual: It is flat (no raised cords) and there are no lines on the spine however there are four flower ornaments from gilded silver. No identifiable silvermarks have yet been found, however the book and silver work can be dated 18th century. The silver ornaments are of very fine quality. Research into sharkskin bindings has shown that the leather is not from a shark but it is from an animal and has probably been processed one way order e.g. by letting seeds germinate in the leather.. (note: As a collector of eastern arms I have seen the same type of leather on some Persian gun powderboxes from the 18th century.) Size 13 by 7,5cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button below to see all the photos!
Condition	Fine condition. Internal notebook has been replaced over time.
References	Storm van Leeuwen Dutch decorated bookbinding in the 18th century.Volume Iib page 1221-1230

DAP0205 Theatrum Machinarum Universale Of Keurige Verzameling van verscheide grote en zeer fraaie Waterwerken

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Author / Publisher	Tieleman van der Horst and Jacob Polley / Amsterdam, Petrus Schenk 1757 - 1774.
Title	Theatrum Machinarum Universale Of Keurige Verzameling van verscheide grote en zeer fraaie Waterwerken, Schutsluizen, Waterkeringen, Ophaal- en Draaibruggen.

Description	Rare copy with both volumes and all the plates (40 double plates and 7 folding plates). Second edition of both volumes of a very detailed set of eighteenth-century Dutch waterworks, with the accompanying letterpress descriptions and notes. It includes locks, sluices, bridges, pumps, pile drivers, an ice-breaker, an elaborate water-bailing mill and more. Most of the plates measure about 45 x 54 cm, with the folding ones about 52 x 76 cm. The half-title, probably intended to cover both volumes, gives the subtitle "Groote Waterwerken." Volume one (by Horst) and volume two (by Polley) were first published by Petrus Schenk II in 1736-1737. Since the publication apparently aimed to show off the most up-to-date Dutch hydraulic and civil engineering, most of the works shown were built around 1730. The drawings are so detailed and give such a clear picture of how the mechanisms functioned that one could use them to reconstruct the works shown. The present 1757 edition of volume one is sometimes found with the 1737 edition of volume two, and the present 1774 edition of volume two with the later undated edition of volume one. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Traces of age, spotty, discolouration
References	Bierens de Haan [3818.5] & [4839.5] (vol. II only, with later ed. of vol. I);

DAP0116 Groot en algemeenkruidkundig, hoveniers en bloemisten woordenboek

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Author / Publisher	PH Miller / Leiden P. v.d. Eyk & Wed. K. v.d. Kluis 1745
Title	Groot en algemeen kruidkundig, hoveniers en bloemisten woordenboek, Beh de manier om moes, bloem, vrugt kruid tuinen wildbossen (etc.) aan te leggen. Voorrede v. A. v. Royen . Volgens den laatsten dr. U.h. Engels vert. d. j. van Eems

Description	2 volumes with 13 large folding engraved plates by J. v.d. Spyk. The most influential garden dictionary was Miller's The Gardeners dictionary. This went through many editions remaining a definitive work for over a century and highly praised by Linnaeus. The first and only Dutch edition. Large folio Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos. Very attractive pricing.
Condition	Very small library stamp in the beginning of the two volumes. The plates are in mint condition. Several text pages browned (as is often the case with this book) 2 Contemporary Half calf bindings with gilded spines. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
References	Cf. Pritzel 6237, note Cf Nissen, B.B.I 1378 listing the English edition of 1760 Cf Hunt 563

DAP0149 Histoire de Saladin 1758 Important book on the Arab hero Saladin

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Author / Publisher	Marin / Paris Chez Tilliard 1758
Title	Histoire de Saladin, Sulthan d'Egypte et de Syrie, avec une Introduction, une Histoire abregee de la Dynastie des Ayoubites fondee par Saladin

Description	The first edition of Marin's celebrated history of Saladin. Very rare: only one copy in the NCC. Drawing from the Crusading chronicles, Schulten's edition of Baha-ed-din, and a Parisian Arabic manuscript of Ibn-el-Athir's Atabegs, Marin weaves one of the earliest and most informed printed histories of the great Moslem general. By contemporary standards his scholarship was excellent, but the work was somewhat lost in obscurity and was not translated. It did, however, achieve significant enough recognition to earn him the title of Royal Censor. 12mo, 2 volumes (size 16cm) , [xvi + 464pp] & [518pp.] + 3 folding plans. Bound in contemporary mottled calf, gilt spines, morocco labels. All edges gilt. Spine and corners rubbed with some wear at the extremities. Interior is clean and fresh. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Overall a very interesting book in good condition. A similar set was sold for twice the price at a german auction in 2011!
References	References Atabey 768; Gay 2132

DAP0017 Histoire générale des Voyages par Mer et par Terre.

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Author / Publisher	Prevost (d'Exiles), Abbe Antoine Francois / Didot Paris 1746 (Size 26 by 19cm)
Book Title	Histoire générale des Voyages par Mer et par Terre. One Volume only: Volume deals with Madagascar, East Africa, Zanzibar, Horn of africa, south Arabia and Persia.

Description	Original 4to version of the first book of the series ( 568 pages). All maps and prints present. Volume 1: Folding Maps: 1) Coste Occidentiale D'afrique 1738 Original leather binding. 2) carte des costes de perse Gusarat et malabar 3) ile de ormuz ou de Jerun Volume 2: 4) ville de diu 5) Carte de la coste D' Arabie mer rouge et golf de perse 1740 6) carte de la coste occidentale d'afrique depuis de xii degree 1739 7)coste occidentale d'afrique depuis le xi degree 8) carte de la coste orientale d'afrique depuis cap le bonne esperance Volume 3: 8) carte de toutes les isles connues a la coste de zanguebar et Madagaskar 9 & 10) Sierra Leone 11) coste occidentale d'afrique depuis le xvi degre. In addition to the maps there are several full page or double page illustrations. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Original leather binding: Front and back covers shaved and the back a bit wormed at places. Also front cover still attached but coming loose. Maps very good.
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DAP0185 KERN der Nederlandsche Historie (very famous dutch miniature book)

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Author / Publisher	Crajenschot / Amsterdam, T. Crajenschot, 1753
Title	KERN der Nederlandsche Historie
	KERN der Nederlandsche Historie
Description	Very rare and famous Dutch miniature book with a binding from a famous bindery. Two parts in one volume Original gold tooled vellum binding. With 36 fine engraved plates of historical scenes and portraits, including two folding plates Contents: (8), 266, (6) pp. The book contains a summary of the dutch history up to 1753. The little book is dedicated to the youth. Size 4,7 by 3,2cm and 2cm thick (32mo) . The book has been bound by Jacob Schoots van Capelle. Storm van leeuwen: The Schoots van de Capelle bindery was skilled in many areas. It also produced miniature bindings. The publishing and binding of miniature books was a special proof of craftmenship for the guilds. Three such bindings have been preserved: two contain the "Kern etc. " He also mentions that the vellum in all cases has been painted and in one case also covered in Lacquer. The book we offer has remains of red paint and there are tiny traces of lacquer. Several of the stamps listed by Storm van Leeuwen (page 540 of his reference book) can be found on the binding e.g. nrs. 11,12, 31 and 45. Also page 539 stamp III for the border. . Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
Condition	Binding rather weak.
References	Spielman p27;Welsh, A Bibliography of Miniature Books p4141; Bondy p25. On the binding see Storm van leeuwen dutch decorated bookbindings in the eighteenth century volume 1 p521-540; Bondy Miniature Books: Bondy p.25: "... brilliantly illustrated"; Grolier 78; Mikrobiblion 162; Louis Bondy Miniature Boos p25: Some outstanding 18th century miniature volumes deal with historical subjects. Kern der Nederlandsche Historie (The essence of Netherlands History) consists of 2 parts in one very small tome, brilliantly illustrated with an engraved title and 36 finely executed plates. It was published in 1753 by T Crajenschot in Amsterdam and has 266 pages. It was intended for children and is now (1981) of considerable rarity

DAP0103 Rare Breda prize book binding on Suetone Vies des douze Cesars incl. coat of arms Dutch Stadhouder Willem IV

Van Brabant die excellente Cronike

Author / Publisher	Franciscus van Oudendorp / printed by Luchtmans Lugduni Batavorum (= Leiden ) 1751 (binding: parrot bindary Utrecht)
Title	Rare Breda prize book binding on Suetone Vies des douze Cesars incl. coat of arms Dutch Stadhouder Willem IV

Description	Content (22)ff-1024pp-(18)ff, 13 prints, index. Brunet,V, 583 This is a very interesting Breda prize binding in vellum probably made by the Parrot bindery of Utrecht. With on the front the Stadholder coat of arms (combination of the arms of the Dutch royal family and the british Royal family) crowned by a closed crown , borne by similarly crowned lions with the order of the garter and statant on a base bearing the motto Je MAINTIENDRAI" The city armoral block depicts a city with a gate and towers, above which are two lions and an angel carrying the coat of arms with three crosses( Saint Andrew crosses). The ties are missing but probably used to be bright orange. in 1747 the rector of the latin school (Mr. Hoogeveen) asked stadholder William IV for permision to use his coat of arms. The blocks to print the arms were made by Isaq Alexander and supposedly ready 1761. These prize bindings were awarded during the end-of-term ceremonies to the youth of the Latin school in Breda. Breda used the arsm of the stadholder because of their close relationship with the family of Organige for centuries. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
Condition	Vellum binding little bit shaven otherwise fine.
References	For a detailed description and illustrations of the bookbinding see Storm van Leeuwen Dutch Decorated Bookbinding in the Eighteen Century volume II b page 1175 to 1181.

DAP0186 KERN der Nederlandsche Historie (very famous and rare Dutch miniature book)

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Author / Publisher	Amsterdam, T. Crajenschot, 1753
Title	KERN der Nederlandsche Historie
	KERN der Nederlandsche Historie
Description	Very rare and famous Dutch miniature book with a binding from a famous bindery. Two parts in one volume Original gold tooled vellum binding. With 36 fine engraved plates of historical scenes and portraits, including two folding plates. A piece missing of one of the folding plates. Contents: (8), 266, (6) pp. The book contains a summary of the dutch history up to 1753. The little book is dedicated to the youth. Size 4,7 by 3,2 cm and 2 cm thick (32 mo). Later (probably 19th century leather binding). The prints have some light old co-louring. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
Condition	The prints have some light old co-louring. The binding is 19th century. There is a piece of one of the folding plates missing and the first leaf is missing.
References	Spielman p27;Welsh, A Bibliography of Miniature Books p4141; Bondy p25. ;Buynsters (School- en kinderboeken) p1720; Bondy p.25: "... brilliantly illustrated"; Grolier 78; Mikrobiblion 162; Louis Bondy Miniature Books p 25: Some outstanding 18th century miniature volumes deal with historical subjects. Kern der Nederlandsche Historie (The essence of Netherlands History) consists of 2 parts in one very small tome, brilliantly illustrated with an engraved title and 36 finely executed plates. It was published in 1753 by T Crajenschot in Amsterdam and has 266 pages. It was intended for children and is now (1981) of considerable rarity

DAP0172 Balthasar Bekker De Betoverde Weereld (extremely rare 4to Deventer edition)

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Author / Publisher	Balthasar Bekker (1634-1698) / Deventer Marinus De Vries 1739
Title	De Betoverde Weereld zynde een grondig ondersoek van 't gemeen gevoelen aangaande de geesten derselver aart en vermogen bewind en bedryf

Description	In De Betoverde Wereld Bekker denies the existence of sorcery, magic, possessions by the devil, and of the devil himself. Extremely rare 4to edition of this important book (not in NCC). Balthasar Bekker was a Dutch precursor of rationalism; born at Metslawier Mar. 30, 1634; died in Friesland June 11, 1698. He studied at Groningen under J. Alting and in Franeker, where he was rector of the Latin school, was made doctor of theology, and preacher in 1666. He believed that spirits, either good or bad (the existence of which Bekker did not deny), could exercise no influence over human affairs; nor should seemingly paranormal effects be attributed to witchcraft. The work has been very influential and was a great success. It was soon translated in German, French and English. The consistory of Amsterdam instituted a formal process against him, and he was deposed July 30, 1692. This book is bound in contemporary calf-backed paste-paper decorated boards. Spines gilt in compartments, banded, titles on red leather labels. There is a little wear on spine and boards. Occasional browning of pages. [12], 36, [16], 146, [2]; [8], 282, [2]; [8], 201, [3]; [6], 314, [2] pp. with Large folding portrait of Bekker moved from space at end of life of Bekker to the front of volume 1 by Zacharias Webber, Daniel van Dalen & P. van Grust Vignette by J. C. Phillips on first t.p., printer's ornaments. Four Books in Two Volumes.
Condition	Binding and content are in Very Good Condition. Overall a very good copy of an extremely rare edition of this important book.Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
References	References to other editions of this book: Crowe, Catalogue of the Cornell witchcraft collection. p. 41;Knuttel, B.B. de bestrijder van het bijgeloof (The Hague 1906).;Coumont, Demonology and witchcraft, B40.2; Van der Linde 16, 17, 19, 20;

DAP0090 Luxury bookbinding : ZEELANDS, CRONIJK ALMANACH VOOR DEN JAARE 1777

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Author / Publisher	Middelburg, by Jan Dane 1777
Title	Luxury bookbinding : ZEELANDS, CRONIJK ALMANACH VOOR DEN JAARE 1777

Description	Beautiful full red Marocco luxury binding with emblem of Zeeland. Gilded pages. Two beautifully coloured maps. Size 9 by 6 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Binding in extremely good condition.
References	See Storm van Leeuwen: Dutch Decorated Bookbinding in the eightheenth Century illustration page 646 and text page 647.

DAP0032 Fables nouvelles 1773 / 1775 with Splendid illustrations!

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Author / publisher	Dorat & Marillier / Delalain La Haye and Paris 1773 & 1775
Book Title	Fables nouvelles
	Fables nouvelles
Description	Splendid illustrated edition of Dorats fables. The masterpiece of Clement Pierre Marillier (1740-1808). who is considered the inventor and master of this kind of Louis XVI book illustration with (here 99+99) vignettes as head- and tail-pieces. Size:18,3 by 12,4cm. Apparently one plate is missing, otherwise complete. In decorative later binding. According to Fürstenberg, Marillier represents best of all the style of illustration of the period of Louis XVI. Marillier invented the illustration by vignettes at the head and at the end of short pieces of text in the style of Louis XVI. Marillier's illustrations to Dorat's "Fables" together with those he did for Dorat's "Baisers" are generally considered to be the two masterpieces of 18th century miniature book-illustration Though the publishing date of the book is 1773, the vignettes in part II are dated 1774 or 1775, so presumably this was completed in 1775. . His intricate designs were executed by about 25 of the best engravers of the time. The 1773 edition of Dorat's "Fables" is the first with Marillier's illustrations, and according to the author in his foreword it was enlarged with 24 new fables. It must originally have been published in parts, and obviously not finished before 1775, as several of Marillier's illustrations in the second part are dated 1774 and 1775. The work contains 4 series of 24 fables, with at the end of the first three series an extra "Conte" added. Page 233 is misnumbered 133. Collation: engraved vignette;XXII;1f;144pages;engraved title;pages145-309;1f. Printed on paper Hollande. Very good copy with blank leaves before each print (!), a little unimportant spotting, repair to blank margin of title page one tiny wormhole in blank margin first couple of pages. There maybe a full page print missing before the second part, however I doubt if it really should be there (based on other known copies). Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	The binding is a beautiful half red Marocco probably from the 19th century. Despite the small defects still a very good copy of a very rare book. We are happy to provide additional photos!
References	Cohen-De Ricci p. 313 - 315; ff. Sander 508; Cioranescu 25113; Fabula Docet 102; Landwehr: Emblem & Fable Books: F079; Lewine p. 150-151; Ray: The Art of French illustrated books:p. 81-83; Fürstenberg p. 104; Ann Stevenson Hobbs: Fables p. 74.; Querard, La France litteraire II, 577; Fürstenberg, Das Französische Buch im 18. Jhdt. (1929), p. 104; cf. Fabula docet. Exhib. cat. Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel (1983), no. 102 (with illus.).

DAP0133 Vergeleken Geschichten en Daden van grote Helden en beroemde Mannen Extremely rare!

Holberg Vergeleken Geschichten en Daden van grote Helden en beroemde Mannen

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Author / Publisher	Lodewyk Holberg (1684-1754) / volume 1) Steven van Esveldt, Boekverkoper in de Beurssteeg, 1748 Amsterdam volume 2) Te Amsterdam. By Steven van Esveldt, Boekverkoper in de Kalverstraat, het derde huis van de Roomsche Kerk de Papegaay. 1769
Title	Vergeleken Geschichten en Daden van grote Helden en beroemde Mannen, Naar het voorbeeld van Plutarchus. Door den Baron Lodewyk Holberg, Assessor Consist. & Professor Publ. in de Koningglyke Universiteit te Coppenhage. Uit het Hoogduitsch vertaalt volumes 1 & 2

Description	Baron Holberg was a Norwegian writer and historian. The subject is the history of great heroes and famous men. Holberg is a famous learned man from Denmark. The famous people discussed are form the middle East, India and Persia. Also two people form the America's are discussed. People discussed in part 1: Cingiskan Tamerlan Oran Zeb Saladin Akebar Peter Alexiowitch Ziska Scanderberg Abas Soliman Motezuma Ata baliba People discussd In Part 2: Zoroaster. Mahomet Zenobia Catharina Alexiewna Myrr-Wijs Myrr Maghmud Mahobed Khan Emir Jemla Lucius Sylla Cajus Julius Ceasar Socrates Epiminondas Size 11 by 17cm. Half leather bindings. Fine copies. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
Condition	Half leather bindings. Fine copies.
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DAP0039 CONTES et NOUVELLES Famous and and very beautiful pirate copy with splendid illustrations!

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Author / publisher	La Fontaine / Unknown probably amsterdam 1777
Book Title	CONTES et NOUVELLES
	CONTES et NOUVELLES
Description	Famous pirate copy of the famous 1762 Paris (Fermiers-Generaux) edition, with the unforgettable Eisen plates re-engraved in reverse and with new tailpieces. 2 vols., 8vo. 83 engraved plates after drawings by Charles Eisen, 44 engraved vignettes. a2-a7, A1-N4, 1-[8]; a1-a3, A1-[S8]. xiv, 200, 13 [1]f. ; vii, 284 pp. Size:20,5 by 13cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Green half leather, gilt spines. Bookplates. Some light rubbing to spines and extremities else very good, with clean plates and text.
References	Reference: Cohen-de Ricci 571-72; Rochambeau 90

DAP0028 Le Spectacle de la Nature . TOME 3 ( Marine ) 1752: includes nice prints of ships.

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Publisher / publisher	NOEL-ANTOINE PLUCHE / La veuve estienne & fils Paris 1752
Book Title	Le Spectacle de la Nature ou entretiens sur les particularites de l'histoire naturelle Qui ont paru les plus propres a rendre les jeunes-Gens curieux, & a leur former l'esprit. TOME Troiseme ( Marine )

Description	Book covers marine subjects including many pretty illustrations of ships, sea plants etc. In total 31 marine prints. Original Leather binding. This book is volume 3 of Le Spectacle de la Nature. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Book overall in very good condition and original leather binding.
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DAP0041 Les Dévirgineurs. With pretty illustratons and a beautiful binding.

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Author / publisher	Authors: Book 1: Dorat Book 2: Dorat Book 3: William Walsh Publishers: Book 1: Sébastien Jorry Paris 1765 Regulus : Paris; Book 2: Amsterdam 1765 (=Paris); Book 3: hopital: Paris 1765
Book Title	Book 1: Regulus Tragedie en trois actes Book 2: Les Dévirgineurs et Combabus Regulus tragedie en trois actes et en vers, precede lettre au solitaire du Guelaguet; Book 3: L'hopital des fous traduit de l'anglois

Description	Three books in one volume. The books contain very pretty illustrations by Eissen: First book: Regulus Tragedie en trois actes The second volume Devigeurs is a first edition: Cohen signals the two engravings in Devirgineurs book as "extremely beautiful: Guide de l'amateur de livres a gravur XVIII siecle 312). Included in the present first edition is the tale 'Floricourt', which was first published in 1762 (see MMF 62.14). 108 The third book is a french translation of an english book from Walsh. Regulus has 82 pages;Devirgineurs has 108 pages; L'hopital has 40 pages. Size:21 by 14,5cm. Large paper copy. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
Condition	Binding is made of pretty marbled leather. Large paper copy. Size:21 by 14,5cm. The sides of the book are also marbled.
References	Cioranescu 25096; Gay I, 883; Cohen-de Ricci p. 312; see MMF 62.14