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1086 - EYTZINGER, Michael *De Leone Belgico*, a book containing a topographical and historical description of the five provinces of the Kingdom of the King of Spain, arranged in order [...]. Cologne (G. von Kempen for Fr. Hogenberg 1583) Folio: [12]-24-24b/34b [=24]-35/522-[1] pp. (tear without loss on p. 7, corner of p. 199 torn without loss of text, some light marginal water stains throughout, more pronounced on pp. 21–24 and 119–126, 147–158, 163–178, 311–318, 371–374; small hole in the running title on p. 91; some spotting). Contemporary calf, blind-embossed boards, spine with raised bands, marbled edges (slightly rubbed). First edition of this account of the early years of the Dutch Revolt against Philip II of Spain, leading to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Eytzinger or Aitsinger (1530?–1598?) witnessed the execution of Egmont and Hornes and became a partisan historian of the Dutch Revolt. Engraved illustrations: title page, 114 double-page plates (some not included in the pagination), and 1 full-page plate (Calendar) by Frans Hogenberg (1536–1590) depicting views and battle scenes in the Low Countries, including Brussels, Antwerp, Tournai, Mons, Mechelen, Zichem, Kortrijk, Cambrai, etc. Ref. Adams E-1175. - Machiels E-819. - VD16 E-4768. - Graesse I:49. Formerly in the library of a Franciscan Recollects monastery, 1784 (old manuscript entry).

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€1,000 - 1,500

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EYTZINGER, Michael *De Leone Belgico*, a book containing a topographical and historical description of the five provinces of the Kingdom of the King of Spain, arranged in order [...]. Cologne (G. von Kempen for Fr. Hogenberg 1583) Folio: [12]-24-24b/34b [=24]-35/522-[1] pp. (tear without loss on p. 7, corner of p. 199 torn without loss of text, some light marginal water stains throughout, more pronounced on pp. 21–24 and 119–126, 147–158, 163–178, 311–318, 371–374; small hole in the running title on p. 91; some spotting). Contemporary calf, blind-embossed boards, spine with raised bands, marbled edges (slightly rubbed). First edition of this account of the early years of the Dutch Revolt against Philip II of Spain, leading to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Eytzinger or Aitsinger (1530?–1598?) witnessed the execution of Egmont and Hornes and became a partisan historian of the Dutch Revolt. Engraved illustrations: title page, 114 double-page plates (some not included in the pagination), and 1 full-page plate (Calendar) by Frans Hogenberg (1536–1590) depicting views and battle scenes in the Low Countries, including Brussels, Antwerp, Tournai, Mons, Mechelen, Zichem, Kortrijk, Cambrai, etc. Ref. Adams E-1175. - Machiels E-819. - VD16 E-4768. - Graesse I:49. Formerly in the library of a Franciscan Recollects monastery, 1784 (old manuscript entry).

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Cartography, atlases, old manuscripts, old and rare books
Friday, December 4
01:00 PM
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1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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