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DAP0273 Blankaart Nieuw ligtende praktyk der medicynen. Benevens de hedendaagsche chymia. Extremely rare dutch book on medicine (no complete copy in dutch libraries).
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Author / Publisher Steven Blankaart (1650-1704) / 1726 Amsterdam Nicolaas Ten Hoorn
Title Nieuw ligtende praktyk der medicynen. Benevens de hedendaagsche chymia
 
Description Important dutch book on Pharmacy. 3 parts in 1 vol. Sm. 8vo. Contemp. vellum pages loosening and a few spots  but complete. With engraved front 512, 120 p. Steven Blankaart (1650-1704), physician at Amsterdam, may be regarded as one of the most important Dutch physicians and medical authors. He was the first to introduce Cartenianism into medical science. Several editions have been issued, however of each edition only very few copies have survived (according to STCN only 1 incomplete copy in the Dutch institutional libraries for this edition). Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition Complete example of this rare book.. Contemporary full vellum binding. Piece of vellum missing frorm the backcover.  Blanco edges towards the end a bit untidy. Overall a an extremely rare medicine book in dutch at a very attractive price!!!
 References BMN 1-172; cf. Thijssen-Schoute p. 258 ff.; Ferguson I, p. 109DMB c 152 - 154: Krivatsy, item 1319: Miyasita 187 " Blankaart naikasho' translated by Udagawa Genshin about 1798. no. 188. Oranda rôsai-hen, translated by Udagawa Genshin and published by Ranzan koji, date unknown. This work is a partial print of the chapter 'Tering', from Udagawa's version. 189: Naika shinsen, translated by Fujibayashi Yasusuke, date unknown. It seems that the Dutch orig. of this translat. was published earlier than the accessible Dutch ed of 1707. Like all pharmaceutical Dutch 17th. century texts. Rare Rangaku.

DAP0187 Pub. Ovidius Nazoos Herscheppinge in Nederduitsch dicht vertaelt door J. Vondel (very rare and beautiful large folio edition, with illustrations by famous artists)
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Author / Publisher Vondel, Ovidius Naso Nasoos / Amsterdam by P en J Blaeu, J en G Janssonius, R. and J. Wetstein and W. Smith, 1703
Title Pub. Ovidius Nazoos Herscheppinge in Nederduitsch dicht vertaelt door J. Vondel Verrijkt met de historische, zede en Staatkundige aenmerkingen van den Heere Pieter du ryer Lidt der Fransche Akademie nu eerst vertaelt en in 't licht gegeven 
 
Description A magnificent and very rare edition of the Metamorphosis in large portfolio and with magnificent illustrations.  The Latin text of Ovidius has been translated beautifully into dutch by Vondel. Two parts in one vol. Contents[16], 538, [6] p., engraved frontispiece. 2 title-vignettes, 1 vignette, 124 third-p. ills. and 3 plates with 2 ills. each after LEBRUN, PICART, PUNT a.o. by BOUCHE, FOLKEMA, VAN GUNST, WANDELAAR a.o.  This includes the second part with it's own title page: Paris Oordeel Tafelspel door P.C. Hooft Drost van Muiden.Contemporary full stamped  vellum binding.   Size 29 by 46,5 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition Large folio. Vellum on top and bottom of spine a bit split. Internally in perfect condition. Overall a very good copy of a magnificent book
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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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DAP0016 L'art des armes by Saint Martin. Important fencing book with interesting provenance.
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Author / Publisher  M.J. de Saint Martin / Janne Scramble Vienna 1804.
Book Title L'Art de Faire des Armes reduit a ses vrais principes. Contenant tous les principes necessaires a cet art, qui y sont expliqués d'une maniere claire et intelligible. - On y a joint un Traité de l'Espadon ou l'on trouve les vrais principes de cet art, si utile necessaire aux militaires, qui y sont expliqués d'une facon aisée
 
Description This important work on fencing  was in the first place meant to educate the young noblesse and contains a description of all the necessary (basic) principals needed for the art of fencing explained in a clear and understandable manner, illustrated with numerous fencing-positions. Collation: (6), XII, (2), 92, (2), IV, 57 pages, with 73 copper-plates and 1 copper-vignette.  Book size: 19,5*23,5. On the first blank is the old exlibris of the Comte Nicolas d'Eszterhazy, a very famous Austrian family. -- "De la Bibliotheque du Comte Nicolas d'Eszterhazy" with his coat of arms.  The first plate shows the author, M. de Saint-Martin, who was officier de Cavallerie et Maitre d'Armes Imperial in Vienna. The binding is an original half-leather binding from around 1804 and a little bit bumped. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition The overall condition of this book is good and it is complete and has a very interesting provenance. We are happy to sent additional photos of this book!
 References  References: Vigeant, 119-120; Thimm, 252.

DAP0246 Amorfortia antique townplan and view by Braun and Hogenberg of the town of Amersfoort (rare early edition approx. 400 year old!)
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Author / Publisher  Braun Hogenberg  Koln 1588
Title Amorfortia Dioecesis Ultraiectensis oppidum amoenitate soci solique fertilitate admodum insigne. 
 
Description Engraved townplan and view  of the town Amersfoort from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Braun and Hogenberg. Rare early  edition (without the crown and foliage around the arms of Amersfoort!). The text on the back of the map indicates that the map has been produced by Gijsbert Cloeting at the request of Michael ab Isselt it also contains page number 15. . The details of the bottom view are considered even more accurate than the plan above. The map has been engraved by Hogenberg. Later editions also have an extra text paragraph updating the history to 1629.  The map is not colored. Please note that the far majority of colored Braun and Hogenberg maps have been colored in modern times,  in fact in most cases genuine (crude) old coloring of these type of maps is not very appealing to most buyers.... Approx. 36 x 37 cm (incl profile: ca 11 x 37 cm).  Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition Two tiny repairs otherwise good condition of a rare version of the map of Amersfoort
 References  Flehite Historisch jaarboek voor Amersfooort 2004 page 96-115;Simon-Forster & Brongers 1974 9-10 and 12;Hovy 1986;Koeman AN B en H 4, nr 15

DAP0210 Antique sea chart of Zeeland Carte des Entrées de L'Escaut et de la Meuse
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Author / Publisher Berey / Bellin First printed 1693 This edition
Title Carte des Entrées de L'Escaut et de la Meuse avec les bancs Passes Isles et Costes comprises Gravelines et Rotterdam
 
Description Very rare handcoloured sea chart by C.W. Berey (after J.N. Bellin)of Zeeland in the netherlands and also covering Antwerpen, Rotterdam and part of the coast of Vlaanderen. Large-size and decorative coloured copper engraving nautical chart, Paris, about 1780. From the Dépót de la Marine. Le Neptune Francois I. volume. First printed 1693. Later reprints e.g. 1753 and 1773. Size of paper: 63,8 x 92,7 cm. Size of image 61,0 x 85,0 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button below to see all the photos!
 Condition Condition - the map is in good condition: strong print and nice colouring, top middle fold strenghtened. Some minor waterstains to the bottom of the map. Overall a rare sea chart of Zeeland in very good condition
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DAP0083 Original large Town plan / Plattegrond Leeuwarden 350 jaar oud

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 Johannes Janssonius  published between 1644 and 1682

Book Title Leoverdia (=Leeuwarden)
 
Description Original 320+ years old engraved plan of the town of Leeuwarden in the Dutch province Friesland. This beautiful map is from  the town atlas: Toneel der vermaarste koop-steden etc. part I. The first edition was in 1644. The final edition of this atlas was in 1682.  Paper size 49/61cm Image size 40 by 50,5cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
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Condition:the middle fold strengthened top and bottom (as often), couple of spots otherwise fine. Overall a good engraved townplan map of the town of Leeuwarden in the Dutch province of Friesland.  From the town atlas: Toneel der vermaarste koop-steden etc. part I. The first edition was in 1644. The final edition of this atlas was in 1682. Reference: Koeman: Atlantes Neerlandici 1969 deel II page 189 & 201 Condition:the middale fold strenghened top and bottom (as often), couple of spots otherwise fine. Overall a good townmap. Reference: Koeman: Atlantes Neerlandici 1969 deel II page 189 & 201

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
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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

 
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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

DAP0245 Aristotelis Stagiritae Philosophorum 1580
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Publisher  Aristoteles  Aristotelis /  1580 Cologne heirs Arnoldi Birckmanni
Title 1. Stagiritae Philosophorum Principis Philosophiae Naturalis libri omnes Argyropylo Byzantio & F. Vatablo. Adj. Argumenta & commentariis and 2. Aristotelis Stagiritae Philosophiae Naturalis Tomus. Philosophiae naturalis libri omnes.
 
Description Deals i.a. with astronomy. Includes many woodcut diagrams. Two volumes in one. 17th century calf , spine decorated gilt. Very rare edition Condition. Small waterstain to part of top blank margin.  Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition Two pages in volume 2 mis-bound, but complete. Overall condition very good
 References  Hoffmann I, p. 317. Not in Dibdin , Moss, Adams nor STC German

DAP0171 Description Amsterdam 1720 Gids Amsterdam 300 years old
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Author / Publisher Amsterdam Paul de La Feuille 1720
Title Le Guide ou nouvelle description d'Amsterdam, enseignant aux voyageurs, et aux negoçians sa splendeur, son commerce, & la description de ses edifices, ruës, ports, canaux, ponts, ecluses, &c. &c. La connaissance des poids, des mésures, des aunages & du change des principales villes de l'Europe, le reglement de la banque & du lombart.Suivie de : Tarif général des Provinces Unies pour les droits d'entrée & de sortie que payent les Marchandises en ce Païs qu'à la Mer Baltique, u passage du Sond 
 
Description This rare book/edition consists of two parts: The first part is an interesting description of Amsterdam and the second part describes the tariff rates for import and export of all kinds of goods and merchandise imposed by the Seven Dutch United Provinces. Also included are the tariff rates imposed in the Sont (entrance of the Baltic sea) and the last ordinances on the subject, dated 1652 and 1655 This is the best edition with running text instead of dialogs and 20 instead of 17 plates (showing the most important buildings of the town, such as the town hall, the stock exchange, the main churches, the four city gates, the buildings of the Dutch East India Company, the Portuguese Synagogue, etc.; the plates with the flags are from Fokkens's. The plates  Size 10 by 16 cm. There are 20 prints and 4 leaves with flags printed on both sides.Very pretty full leather binding.  Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos
 Condition  Overall a very interesting and rare book in fine condition.
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DAP0282 Sepia drawing of a dutch village with church next to a river with sailing ships around 1780
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Title Sepia drawing of a dutch village with church next to a river with sailing ships.
 
Description Fine detailed sepia drawing of a dutch village with church next to a river with sailing ships dating from around 1780. There is a stork nesting on the church roof. The village on the drawing could be Soeterwoude. Print itself approx: 13,0 x 19,0 cm.
 Condition  Very good. Alittle bit of smudging on the right hand sight form previous framing.
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DAP0283 A Narrative of the Expedition to Holland, in the Autumn of the year 1799. Rare book about the invasion of English and Russian troops in Noord Holland 1799!
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Author / Publisher Edward Walsh  / London, for G.G. and J. Robinson, by S. Hamilton 1800
Title A Narrative of the Expedition to Holland, in the Autumn of the year 1799
 
Description WALSH, EDWARD (1756–1832), physician, born in 1756 in Waterford. Failed attemptby British and Russians  to crush the Batavian Republic and restore the stadholderate to the House of Orange. From 1795 the anti Orangist Patriots Controlled Holland (later called the Batavian Republic)  until 1806. Stadhouder Willem V of Oranje fled in january 1795 to England. After the revolution in 1789 the French wanted to expand their territorium which was strongly opposed by teh British and the Russians. French troops were placed in Holland since1795. By august 1799 approx 200 British warships appoached the coast of North Holland (province of Noord Holland). The Batavian general Daendels had 8000 troops (Largely German and Belgian mercenaries). On august 30 Daendels had to retreat to the town of Alkmaar. Two days laters a large British army arrived. On Sept 10 the Batavian general Daendels and french soldiers attacked the invaders. This French/Batavian aassault was stopped resulting in 2000 dead of which only a few hundred  British troops. Eventually  80.000 soldiers were involved in this war in North Holland. With a very fine double-page map of Noord Holland and 7 views of the places occupied by the British and Russians   Contents (4),164 pp. The fine views depict: Den Helder, Oude Sluis, Schagen, Bergen, Alkmaar, Egmont aan Zee and Egmont op den Hoef. Half leather binding. Spine damages. A bit of foxing to some of the plates, as always.
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  Spine damages. A bit of foxing to some of the plates, as always.

References: H.G.D.Eysink Smeets: Walsh, E. - Russen en Engelsen in Noord-Holland. Een verslag van de expeditie naar Holland in de herfst van het jaar 1799. ISBN: 906455031x 1983; MARS
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DAP0144 De ses eerste boecken Euclidis Very rare 1647 dutch edition of Euclidis)
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Author / Publisher Euclides   translated by Jan Pieterse Dou / Jan van Waesberge Utrecht 1647 (boekverkoper over het Stadthuys).
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De ses eerste boecken Euclidis : Van de beginselen ende fondamenten der geometrie  Waer bygevoeght Zijn eenige nuttigheden uyt deselve Boecken getrocken ; Mitgaders de Specien in Geometrische figuren, als 't maken, veranderen samenvoegen aftecken en vermenigvuldigen ende deelen.  Overgeset / verklaert / ende uytgeleyt / tot vorderinge en oeffeninge van alle leergierige liefhebbers der vrye konste Door Jan Pieterse Dou der stadt Leyden Lant-meter en Wijnroyer.  Van nieus oversien ende verbetert : mitsgaders de bygevoegde nuttigheden, met de specien in Geometrische figuren  en breeder verklaery ende vermeerdert door den selven Autheur.

 
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Extremely rare: No copy of this edition in the NCC!!!  In fact extremely few early copies in Dutch of this book are known. Content (16p);220;2p (Besluyt). Size 15,5 by 9,5cm. In 1606 Dou produced the first translation of Euclid from Latin into Dutch. This is an important book e.g. used by scientists and the military of the time. On the internet many references to the book and Dou can be found.Overall a complete copy of an extremely rare and important book. EU buyers to add 6% VAT / BTW to the price.

 Condition Complete; Contemporary limp vellum. First quires coming a bit loose. Overall a complete copy of an extremely rare and important book. 
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DAP0222 Bidloo Komste van zijne zyne majesteit Willem III koning van Groot Britanje with plates by Romeyn de Hooghe
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Author / Publisher  BIDLOO, Govard / Den Haegh Arnout Leers 1691
Title Komste van zijne majesteit Willem III koning van Groot Britanje, enz. in Holland ofte omstandelycke beschryving van alles, het welke op des zelfs komste en geduurende zyn verblyf in 's Graavenhaage en elders, ten teeken van vreugde en eere, is opgerecht
 
Description In-folio, [10] + 127 blz. (page 119-120 missing).Introduction by Anthonie Heinsius. Includes portrait of William III as frontispice by P. Gunst after Joh. Brandon, engraved allegorical titlepage and 14 engravings by Romeyn de Hooghe of which  11 dpouble page (depicting the arrival , triumf arches etc. The title page restored in teh right blank margin. Contemporary vellum binding. First edition published on the occasion of the vissit of Willem III van Oranje-Nassau in The Hague  after being crowned king in Britain.. Romeyn de Hooghe designed the decorations in town as shown on the plates. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
 Condition Overall a rare book in good condition, but one text leaf missing.
 References  Landwehr, 79; Lipperheide, Sd25; Vinet, 752; Hollstein, IX, 168-185

DAP0057 Typus Orbis Terrarum ( World Map).

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Author / Publisher B. Thomas  / B. Thomas Augsburg 1730
Print Title Typus Orbis Terrarum  ( World Map)
 
Description Very detailed and rare worldmap. Paper size 23 x 20 cm. Image 11,5 by 19,5 cm.  Map shows the world in two hemispheres , in the corners the 4 elements of the earth.
 Condition Rare map in good condition.
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DAP0069 de Witt . Nova et Accurata totius Europae Descriptio1680 Antique map of Europe

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Author / Publisher De Witt Amsterdam 1680
Print Title  Nova et Accurata totius Europae Descriptio
 
Description Europe  Size 51 by 61 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos.
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Originally coloured map . Rather Short margins.  Map overall in very good condition with beautiful original colouring. 

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DAP0108 Beschryving der stad Amersfoort
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Author / Publisher Abraham van Bemmel / Utrecht Henrikus Spruyt 1760
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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

DAP0193 Georgius Chanler Nieuwe Keysers Chronica ofte Gheschicht-boeck van alle de Roomsche / soo Oostersche als Westersche keyseren 1617 This history ncludes illustrations of many Roman coins Numismatics
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Author / Publisher Georgius Chanler / Amsterdam, Biestkens, 1617.
Title Nieuwe Keysers Chronica ofte Gheschicht-boeck van alle de Roomsche / soo Oostersche als Westersche keyseren: Oock mede van de Tyrannen ende rebellen die soo hier en daer tot keysers verkozen zijn gheworden; oock eensdeels henselven daer voor opgheworpen hebben.
 
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 A history and catalog of coins and rulers beginning from ancient Rome and continuing through the Medieval and Renaissance periods. With numerous numismatic woodcuts .

6 lvs., pp. 317, 2 lvs. Contemporary full calf binding. Folio. 32 x 19 cm. Click on the photo and use "<" button under the photo to see additional photos

 

 Condition Overall good condition (some minor marginal water-staining in final few pages)
 References Unger p714