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FRIESLAND -- SCHOTANUS, C. Beschryvinge v.d. Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt tusschen 't Flie end de Lauwers. (Franeker), J. Wellens, (1664). (8), 280 pp. W. engr. ti., full-p. engr. coat of arms, 35 double-p. & fold. engr. maps & 11 double-p. engr. city plans w. (in the upper margin) fine panoramic views by B. Schotanus à Sterringa. Fol. Cont. vellum w. overl. sides. (Overl. sides slightly dam., else a very fine copy).
Christianus Schotanus (1603-1671) studied linguistics & theology at Franeker. In 1639 he became professor of Greek, and in 1644 professor of church history at the University of Franeker. In the same year he was also appointed historiographer of Friesland, in succession to P. Winsemius. - Haitsma Mulier/v.d. Lem, 429c; Cat. Ned. in woord en beeld, 7100.€ 900
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