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Fredrick Ottens (fl. 1717-1770) - [Antique title page, 1728] The Birth of Christ / Geboorte van Christus [Algemene Geschiedenissen des bekende Aardkloots, vol. II], published 1728, 1 p.

Title: [Antique title page, 1728] The Birth of Christ / Geboorte van Christus [Algemene Geschiedenissen des bekende Aardkloots, vol. II], published 1728, 1 p.
Description: Title page with illustration to the second volume of the History of the world by Isaak Verburg and Geerlof Suikers. As from the title, the volume contained episodes from the birth of Christ to the reign of Constantine the Great (0-312).The vignette shows the birth of Christ with the shepherds coming to visit and bringing gifts to the new born.Signed at bottom left: 'F. Ottens inv et sculps'.Date of print 1728, published in Amsterdam by R. and J. Wetstein, and W. Smith. Etching, engraving and letterpress on paper; plate mark: 120 x 190 mm, total: 415 x 248 mm; me light smudges on the external margins and some discoloration on the print. In good condition.

Keywords: Animals|Baby|Bible|Book history|Book illustrations|Children|Farmers|Frontispiece|Theology|Women

Price: EUR 54.45 = appr. US$ 59.18 Seller: Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur
- Book number: 66237