Forum Rare Books | Rare Books

< Back

Large paper copy of one of the finest illustrated descriptions of Leyden

MIERIS, Frans van & Daniel van ALPHEN.
Beschryving der stad Leyden, haare gelegenheid, oorsprong, vergrootinge, oude en hedendaagsche gedaante; stichtingen van kerken, kloosters, godshuizen, en andere aenmerklyke gebouwen, zoo geestlyke als waereldlyke, derzelver byzondere toestand en bestieringe: enz. Uit de Oude en Nieuwe bewyzen opgespoord, saamengesteld, met de echte en oorspronglyke Stukken bevestigd en beschreeven door-.

Titles printed in red and black and with engraved coat of arms of Leyden, full-page engraved dedication plate, 1 double-page engraved plan, 8 fine double-page engraved views, 8 full-page engraved views and 14 half-page engraved views on 7 plates. Most of the plates were engraved by J. de Beyer or J.J. Beylaerd after A. Delfos, 6 half-page views were engraved by C. Brouwer.

Leyden, Widow A. Honkoop & C. van Hoogeveen (vol. 1 and 2), C. Heyligert & A. and J. Honkoop (vol. 3), 1762-1784. 3 vols. Folio. Contemporary panelled vellum, ribbed spines with titles in ink, covers with blindstamped central ornament and fleurons in corners (vol. 1 and 2), modern vellum almost uniform with vol. 1 and 2 (vol. 3). Titles printed in red and black and with engraved coat of arms of Leyden, full-page engraved dedication plate, 1 double-page engraved plan, 8 fine double-page engraved views, 8 full-page engraved views and 14 half-page engraved views on 7 plates. Most of the plates were engraved by J. de Beyer or J.J. Beylaerd after A. Delfos, 6 half-page views were engraved by C. Brouwer. (20),362; (4),XXVI,24,363-860,68*,78; (4),VIII,865-1137,(1),106* pp.

With:
MIERIS, Frans van.
Handvesten, provilegien, octtroyen, rechten, en vryheden, mitsgaders ordonnantien, resolutien, plakkaaten, verbintenissen, costumen, instructien, en handelingen der Stad Leyden. Verzameld en in orde geschikt door-.
Leyden, A. Kallewier a.o., 1759. Folio. Contemporary vellum uniform with vols. 1 and 2 of the preceding work. Title printed in red and black and with woodcut coat of arms. (14),834,(26) pp (good large paper copy).

First and only edition of one of the major descriptions of Leyden, with splendid, lively views. The second and third volume were edited and enlarged by Daniel van Alphen (1713-1797) after the death of Frans van Mieris the Younger (1687-1763). Includes the fine double-page views 'De stad Leyden, van de Schans Lamme te Zien' (profile of the city), 'Gezigt op het Raadhuis, langs de Breedestraat (...)', 'Gezigt op s'Graavensteen en Gevangenhuis (...)', 'Gezigt op de Groote Waag den Ryn, en L. Vrouwekerk (...)', 'Gezigt op den Leydschen Burg', 'Gezigt op den Schutters-Doelen (...)' and 'Gezigt op de Vischmarkt, en het Fontein (...)'.

Good large paper copy.- (Vol. 1 occ. waterstained in lower outer corner; the 3 plates by C. Brouwer loose; 1 double-page plate loosening. Vol. 2 upper joint splitting at top of spine. Vol. 3 occ. sl. foxed and final 2 lvs. waterstained. All vols. traces of removed bookplate on upper pastedown).

Nijhoff-van Hattum 201.

Related Subjects: 18th Century History Leyden Topography

Add to Shopping cart

€ 8.500,00

Prices in EUROS (€), shipping and BTW/VAT extra.

< Back

Terms of sale

All items are offered subject to prior sale. Prices are nett and in (€) EURO. VAT/BTW, postage, and insurance are not included.

Free shipping for orders over € 2,500. EU customers: if applicable, please quote your VAT number when placing orders.

Preferred mode of payment: by credit card through our secure online payment service, which is facilitated by Ogone. If you wish to make other arrangements, please contact us. Terms of sale

E-mail this to a friend

Antiquariaat FORUM B.V.
Tuurdijk 16
3997 MS t Goy-Houten,
The Netherlands

Phone: (+31) (0)30 601 1955
Fax: (+31) (0)30 601 1813
E-mail: info@forumrarebooks.com
Web: http://www.forumrarebooks.com