Books and Manuscripts · Lot 2740
[Bindings]. Hooft, P.C. (Werken).
Amst. etc., H. Wetstein etc., 1703-1738, 5 vols., num. engr. plates/ ills., contemp. unif. full mottled calf by the FIRST STADHOLDER BINDERY, all covers double gilt panels enclosing a large gilt ornament w. central Atlas figure, richly gilt ribbed spines, folio.
- Lot
- 2740
- Auction
- Auction 85, 23-27 Nov 2026
- Section
- OLD and RARE BOOKS
- Estimate
- €2,500 – €3,500
- Photos
- 1 photo
Condition
A fine set, beautifully bound. Spines a few rubbed spots.
Notes
Nederlandsche Historien, 1703, 2 vols., engr. frontisp., portr. of the author, 24 portraits, 25 double-p. plates; Mengelwerken, 1704, engr. frontisp., portr. and 30 emblems; Werken Tacitus, 1704, 14 portraits, 8 double-p. plates; Brieven, 1738, engr. portr. All first collective editions. Leendertz 128, 2, 140 and 146; Haitsma Mulier/ Van der Lem 235 a, b and d. On the binding: Storm van Leeuwen, vol. IIA p.98. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXXXIV.
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