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1701 Netherlands 1ed History Pais-Bas HUGE MAPS Illustrated Coins Ships Holland An impressive and notably valuable history of the Netherlands! Histoire des Provinces-Unies des Pais-Bas was published in 1701 by an unknown author and is utterly filled with hundreds of engraved figures! The coins depicted in the full-page engravings illustrate battle scenes, famous military and political leaders, cities and forts, city views, ships, and so much more! While the contents of this history can be found in other similar histories of Holland, few, if any, have such exquisite engravings not to mention the foldout maps! Each of these maps are often known to be extracted from this book and sold separately it is a prime example of this work to find it with all of the expected engravings and maps! A true folio treasure! Item number: #24279 Price: $995 unknown Histoire abregee des Provinces-Unies des Pais-Bas ou l'on voit leurs progres, leurs conquetes, leur gouvernement et celui de leurs compagnies en orient & en occident A Amsterdam: Chez Jean Malherbe, 1701. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [8], 109, [3] o 37 full-page engravings of coins depicting plans, figures, and battles o 2 folding maps + 4 folding engravings References: Goldsmiths'-Kress 3752.1 Provenance: Armorial Bookplate Alexander Lord Polwarth…, 1722 o Alexander Hume-Campbell, 2nd Earl of Marchmont (1675 1740), was a Scottish nobleman, politician and judge. He was ambassador to Denmark from 1715 to 1721, and to the Congress at Cambray in 1722. He also served as one of the founding governors of Britain's first childcare charity, the Foundling Hospital, which received its royal charter in 1739. Motto: FIDES PROBATA CORONAT Language: French Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~12.5in X 8.25in (32cm x 21cm) Rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24279 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 24279
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