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LOT 242

Lot 242

Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617

Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
Lot 242 Details
Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617

4to., 331pp. in old German text in blackletter script, profusely illustrated with approximately 47 double page spreads of battle scenes, plans, maps and city views, in contemporary vellum boards with later endpapers; published by John Orlers, Leiden, 1617
12.4 x 8.5 in — 31.4 x 21 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,500
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Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617
  • Bindings: Early 17th Century Book of 'A True Description and Exact Depiction of all Campaigns and Victories by Water and by Land of The  United Netherlands Provinces Under Maurice, Prince of Orange', Leiden, 1617

CONDITION DETAILS

Rebound in original vellum boards; with later endpapers

LOT 242
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