CLERC, J. le. Geschiedenissen der Vereenigde Nederlanden, sedert den aanvang van die Republyk tot op den Vrede van Utrecht in 't jaar 1713, en het Tractaat van Barriere in 't jaar 1715 gesloten. (Met vervolg:) Geschiedenissen (…) sedert den aanvang des jaars 1714 tot (…) den jaare 1751. Dl. I (all published). Amst., Z. Chatelain, 1730-53. 4 vols. W. 4 engr. front., 4 engr. ti-vign., 3 fold. maps (2 of the Low Countries), 60 engr. full-p. portrs. & 53 double-p. engr. plates (2 also fold.), i.a. by J. Luiken, C. Decker & B. Picart. Lge-fol. Fine cont. hcf., spines raised in compartments w. gilt vignette of Dutch Lion in each compartment and w. red ti.-labels, uncut. (Binds. a bit chafed/rubbed in places, text & plates a bit age-toned/slightly browned in places, but a very fine set).
First edition, printed on large and heavy paper, of this extensive historical work. Beautifully illustrated according to the fashion of the time, displaying the most important historical events in a lavish way. Including the famous plate of the 'stranding of the whale at Katwijk'. - Haitsma Mulier/v.d. Lem, 92 (note); cf. Klaversma/Hannema, 816-18; Van Eeghen/v.d. Kellen, 474.€ 600
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