Author: HEEMSKERK, J. VAN
Title: Batavische Arcadia Waar in Onder 't Loofwerk Van liefkoserye, Gehandelt Werdt Van Den Oorsprong Van 't Oudt Batavien Vryheidt Der Voorige En Vo;gende bataviers, Vrije Zee, Zee-Vonden , Vinders Van Verborgen Schatten , Verbeurten Van goederen, { Etc.]
Description: 's Gravenhage, Ottho Van Thol. 1756, A New Edition. Full Polished Calf, Large 8Vo. Book, [cont.] Uytperssen Van Waarheidt Door Pynigen, Onheyl Van De Lankwyligheidt Der Regtspleegingen, Met De Oorsaken Van Dien, En Behulpmiddelen Daar Tegen; Mitsgaders Van Andere Diergelyke Ernstige Saaken Meer.[XIV]-656pp. + extensive index. Engraved title, by A.van Laan] and 5 folding copperplate engravings [including a fine view on Batavia]. Fine, contemporary, full polished calf, spine with raised bands , richly gilt, with Morocco title piece. This highly popular work had been completed in 1647, finished and edited by Caspar Barlaeus because the author as a member of the High Court was so busy, that he could not find time for it himself.. [ Library stamps at preliminaries] See: Buisman 771; Waller 689; Muller 28; De Vries 16; Scheepers II, 139; Gieles-Plak 20; STC Amst. 1678, 2; Scheurleer, Liedboeken, p. 159; cf. Sale Cat. Coll. Buisman 367 (4th ed. of 1662); and : Bibelebontse Berg p. 178. Very Good/No Jacket.

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