[17th to 19th centuries] [Pamphlets] Aanwysing der heilsame politike gronden en maximen van de Republike van Holland en West-Vrieslandt. (Pieter de la Court). Leiden/ Rott., Hakkens, 1669. (44),523,(1) p. Engr. title-p. Later hmorocco, marbled paper over boards, gilt title on spine. 4to. Bound w. the rare pamphlet by the States of Holland forbidding the production or sale of this work in 1669. In December of 1668, the States of Holland granted a privilege for the book for 15 years. This was revoked in May 1669 after the Synod of South Holland objected to the work, saying it was a threat to state and church. A photocopy of the reference in Knuttel, 'Verboden boeken in de Republiek', 1914, bound at the front. Endpapers renewed, first few pages w. mild waterst. in lower right corner.

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