Author: Jan Luyken (1649-1712) [?]
Title: [Antique title page, 1688] Historie Metallique de la republique de Hollande, published 1688, 1 p.
Description: Frontispiece to a three-volume catalogue of medals concerning the history of the Netherlands.The Dutch virgin seats in front of a triumphal arch, with allegorical figures and portraits hanging from the architecture.Titled below: HISTOIRE METALLIQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DE HOLLANDE.With the address of the publisher below: A Amsterdam chez P. Mortier.  On verso, handwritten note related to the original publication.Bookillustration - boekillustratie - frontispiece - frontispice Etching and engraving on paper; total: 197 x 121 mm; with exception of a paper fold at bottom, some smudges and light dirt on the margins, otherwise in very good condition.

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