Description
Le grand theatre historique ou nouvelle histoire universelle.
Volume 2 (of 5).
Leiden, Pierre Vander; Aa 1703
Folio: 9.5 by 15.5"
Illustrated
First edition of this richly illustrated world history for the use of the Prussian crown Prince.
Barbier attributes many of the text engravings to Romeyn de Hooghe.
Both covers with two frames each, made of two gold fillets, with gold-embossed crowns in the corners.
In the middle of both covers there is a large gold-embossed coat of arms of Friedrich Wilhelm I (the later Soldier King).
Spine with gold-embossed title and gold-embossed crowns in the segments, raised bands.
Marbled edges
Very good condition
Text in French
Reserve: $567.00
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Volume 2 (of 5).
Leiden, Pierre Vander; Aa 1703
Folio: 9.5 by 15.5"
Illustrated
First edition of this richly illustrated world history for the use of the Prussian crown Prince.
Barbier attributes many of the text engravings to Romeyn de Hooghe.
Both covers with two frames each, made of two gold fillets, with gold-embossed crowns in the corners.
In the middle of both covers there is a large gold-embossed coat of arms of Friedrich Wilhelm I (the later Soldier King).
Spine with gold-embossed title and gold-embossed crowns in the segments, raised bands.
Marbled edges
Very good condition
Text in French
Reserve: $567.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1703 WORLD HISTORY KING FRIEDRICH WILHELM I COAT OF ARMS antique ILLUSTRATED
Estimate $700-$800
Starting Price
$280
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
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