Den Briel, G.L.Verhell, 1781. Kl-8vo. 25 pp. Zonder omslag.
Published by Philippus Losel,, Rotterdam,, 1729
Signed
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Add to basket2 parts in 1 volume. Presentation copy on large paper of the first and only edition of a topographical and historical description of Den Briel on the island of Voorne, illustrated with large, folding maps. The present copy has been bound by the so-called Stag Bindery (active 1693-1743/1758), the most important bindery in Rotterdam in the 18th century. Several other copies of the work with identical bindings are known. According to Storm van Leeuwen they were commissioned by the publisher and "are undoubtedly presentation copies for members of the Den Briel magistracy or persons connected with them." Cornelis van Alkemade (1654-1737) and his son-in-law Pieter van der Schelling (1691-1751) shared a passion for collecting coins, seals, official documents, autographs and books. Van Alkemade also copied many historical documents. The present work reflects his collection on Den Briel, the city that will always be remembered for being the first to be captured by the Dutch in the 80 Years' War in 1572. Van Alkemade gives the usual historical and geographical description, which describes among other things the successive growth of the polders on the island of Voorne, and chronicles the history of the noble family that governed it. The 3 large folding maps show different parts of Voorne, with coats of arms and embellished cartouches along the borders or in the corners. The maps were executed by H. v.d. Dyck, while three other names are mentioned, including Jan Luyken ("I. Luiken Fecit cum Aqua Forti"), who executed and probably also drew the pictorial decoration. The first map is dated 1701. They are the three general maps from Voorne. Caert-Boeck van alle de Dorpen, en Polders Gelegen inden Lande van Oost ende West Voorne, mitsgaders Over Flacquee Resorteerende onder 't Comptoir der Verpondingen 's Lands van Voorne. The fourth map, depicting the southwestern part of the province of South Holland, is found in the second part. It is a later addition, published by Tirion in Amsterdam in 1748.The present work is especially interesting because it contains the first published text of Jan Matthijsen's famous Rechtsboek of the city of Den Briel. It was probably written between 1400 and 1423, and is one of the oldest and most important sources of for the study of Dutch law, especially in the area of procedural law. The second part of the work comprises a collection of privileges and charters.With the bookplate of Jan Willem Six van Vromade (1872-1936) mounted on the front pastedown, the stamp of H. D. Pfann (dates unknown) below, and remnants of a paper label at the foot. The edges and corners of the boards are scuffed, the joints are cracked, but the structural integrity of the binding is still intact, a tear at the head of the spine, lacking the headband. The end paper have been replaced, leaves are slightly browned and foxed, a brown stain in the lower margin first 60 pages of part 2. Otherwise a large paper copy in good condition.l Donkersloot-de Vrij 247; Van Eeghen Collectie 47; Van Eeghen & V.d. Kellen 473; Nijhoff & V. Hattum 2; STCN 20446403X; cf. Storm van Leeuwen, Dutch decorated bookbinding in the 18th century, vol. IIa, pp. 432-446 (for the binding). Contemporary gold-tooled mottled calf by the so-called Stag Bindery in Rotterdam, sewn on 6 supports with the corresponding raised bands on the spine, a black morocco author and title label on the spine lettered in gold, the coat of arms of Den Briel in the centre of both boards, surrounded by two ornamental borders, gold-tooled board edges, mottled edges. With the title page printed in red and black with an engraved printer's device, a double-page plan of Den Briel, 3 folding engraved maps of different parts of Voorne (each ca. 50 x 70.5 cm), and an additional folding map (33 x 38 cm) of the southwestern part of South Holland. Pages: [28], 1-224, [8], 225-376; [8], 1-306, [20] pp.
Published by Briel, Verhell, 1781., 1781
Klein 8vo. 25 pp. (Later) half leer.
Seller: Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (ILAB), Vianen, Netherlands
First Edition
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Add to basketRotterdam, Philippus Losel, 1729. 2 volumes in 1. Folio. Contemporary calf with red morocco title label to spine, spine richly gilt. With title-page printed in red and black with engraved publisher's device, folding engraved plan of Den Briel and 3 folding engraved maps of different parts of Voorne (each ca. 50 x 70.5 cm; some folds repaired) after F. van Bleyswyck by J. Luiken, with coats of arms and embellished cartouches along the borders or in the corners. (28), 224, (8), 225-376; (8), 306, (20) pp. First edition. - A topographical and historical description of Den Briel on the island of Voorne. Cornelis van Alkemade (1654-1737) and his son-in-law Pieter van der Schelling (1691-1751) give a historical and geographical description, which describes among other things the successive growth of the polders on the island of Voorne, including the history of the noble family that governed Voorne. The present work is especially interesting because it contains the first published text of Jan Matthijsen's famous Rechtsboek of the city of Den Briel. It was probably written between 1400 and 1423, and is one of the oldest and most important sources for the study of Dutch law. - Fine. Donkersloot-de Vrij 247; V. Eeghen & V.d. Kellen 473; Klaversma & Hannema 47; Nijhoff & Van Hattum 2.
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Add to basket2 parts in 1 volume. First and only edition of a topographical and historical description of Den Briel on the island of Voorne. Cornelis van Alkemade (1654-1737) and his son-in-law Pieter van der Schelling (1691-1751) shared a passion for collecting coins, seals, official documents, autographs and books. Van Alkemade also copied many historical documents. The present work reflects his collection on Den Briel, the city that will always be remembered for being the first to be captured by the Dutch in the 80 Years' War in 1572. Van Alkemade gives the usual historical and geographical description, which describes among other things the successive growth of the polders on the island of Voorne, and chronicles the history of the noble family that governed Voorne. The present work is especially interesting because it contains the first published text of Jan Matthijsen's famous Rechtsboek of the city of Den Briel. It was probably written between 1400 and 1423, and is one of the oldest and most important sources of for the study of Dutch law.Maps with tears in some folds, a few leaves with some names checked off and a water stain in the upper right corner of the last 25 leaves. The blind-stamped centrepiece on the front board has cut through the vellum at the upper right edge. In good condition.l Donkersloot-de Vrij 247; V. Eeghen & V.d. Kellen 473; Klaversma & Hannema 47. Contemporary blind-tooled vellum sewn on 7 cords (each board with a scrollwork centrepiece in a panel design of double fillets), manuscript title on spine, red sprinkled edges. With title-page printed in red and black with engraved publisher's device (including printers at a press and compositors at case), a double-page engraved plan of Den Briel and 3 folding engraved maps of different parts of Voorne (each ca. 50 x 70.5 cm). Pages: [28], 224, [8], 225-376; [8], 306, [20] pp.
Published by Philippus Losel, 1729
Seller: Antiquariaat Dat Narrenschip, Middelburg, Netherlands
Map
No Binding. Condition: Good. Oude, antieke stadsplattegrond van Brielle. Rugzijde blank. Handgekleurde kopergravure, uitgegeven in 1729 te Rotterdam door Philippus Losel in Beschryving van de stad Briele, en den lande van Voorn, Cornelis van Alkemade en Pieter van der Schelling. Scheurtje onder op professionele wijze dichtgezet. Afmetingen (afbeelding): 29 x 39 cm.