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Arabian jubilee.London, Robert Hale Limited, 1954. 8vo. With a portrait of king 'Abdul-'Aziz Ibn Sa'ud as the frontispiece, 1 map of Arabia in 1950, and 16 double-sided plates. Black cloth with title information in gold on spine.

PHILBY, Harry St John Bridger. · 1954 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€400.00 ($440.87 | £333.71 | ¥70,402)

XIV, 280 pp.A biography of Saudi Arabian king Abdul-Aziz bin Abdul Rahman al Sa'ud by his adviser Harry St John Bridger Philby. Ibn Sa'ud was the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, when after a conquest spanning 30 years he united most of the Arabian Peninsula under his rule. The p…

Geschiedkundig tafereel van den aftogt der Franschen na de bataille by Leipzig, van den 16. Tot den 19. October 1813. Een pendant tot den Aftogt der Franschen uit Rusland.Amsterdam, Evert Maaskamp, 1814. 8vo.Original publisher's printed wrapper.

KOTZEBUE, August von (attributed). · 1813 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€650.00 ($716.42 | £542.27 | ¥114,403)

39 pp.Dutch translation of an account of the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813 and the subsequent French retreat, attributed to the German dramatist and diplomat August von Kotzebue (1761-1819). Originally published anonymously as Der Rückzug der Franzosen nach der Schlacht bei …

[Flowers and fruits on a marble plinth].[Paris or Holland], [ca. 1815-1825]. Four watercolour drawings on paper, three signed “G.J.J Van Os”, edged with a thin black border.

OS, Georgius Jacobus Johannes. · 1782 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€9,500.00 ($10,470.73 | £7,925.53 | ¥1,672,040)

[4] ll.Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os (1782-1861), not to be confused with his nephew George Jac. Joh. Van Os (1805-1841), also a painter, was as a member of a Dutch family of artists. He studied with his father, Jan van Os, a painter of flowers and maritime views. In 1812 Geo…

Phaedri Fabulae, et P. Syri Mimi Sentantiae. Hac sexta editione auctiores, cum notis & emendationibus Tanaquilli Fabri. ...The Hague, Petrus Gosse, 1725 8vo. With a frontispiece in two compartments, title-page printed in red and black with printer’s device, some small woodcut initials and tailpieces. Calf over boards, ribbed spine gilt in compartments with red morocco title label lettered in gold, marbled endpapers.

PHAEDRUS. · 1689 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€450.00 ($495.98 | £375.42 | ¥79,202)

XXIV, 274, [6] pp.Sixth edition of this redaction of the Phaedrus Fables in verse together with the French translation on facing pages [except for Fable Lib.IV, XIV (p. 153): “L’Hon?teté ne permet pas non plus qu’on traduise cette Fable”], after the fourth edition (Amsterdam, fo…

Phaedri Fabulae, et P. Syri Mimi Sententiae, Hac quinta editione auctiores, cum notis & emendationibus Tanaquilli Fabri. Accedit & Gallica versio ferè de novo reficta.Amsterdam, widow of Paul Marret, 1712. 8vo. With a frontispiece in two compartments, title-page printed in red and black with printer’s device ("Eadem Ubique"), some small woodcut initials and tailpieces. Contemporary calf, ribbed spine gilt in compartments with title lettered in gold, red painted edges.

PHAEDRUS - SYRUS. · 1615 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€450.00 ($495.98 | £375.42 | ¥79,202)

XXXII, 274, [6] pp.Fifth edition of this nice edition of the Phaedrus Fables in verse together with the French translation on facing pages [except for Fable Lib.IV, XIV (p. 153): “L’Hon?teté ne permet pas non plus qu’on traduise cette Fable”], and the annotations by Tanaquillus …

Copye vande Brieven der Heeren Generale Staten vande Gheunieerde Provintien. Gheschreven aen den Heeren Staten van Hollandt ende West-Vrieslandt, ofte haere E. Ghecommitteerde Raden. Inhoudende de Limiten hoe verre den Stilstandt van Wapenen te Water ende te Lande is streckende.Delft, Jan Andriesz., [1607/08]. Small 4to. With a woodcut rampant lion holding a sword within a garden fence (symbolizing the Dutch Republic) surrounded by a wreath, and 1 woodcut decorated initial letter. Modern plain paper wrappers.

[STATES GENERAL - COPYE]. · 1607 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€400.00 ($440.87 | £333.71 | ¥70,402)

[4] pp.A formal letter from the States General of the Dutch Republic to the States of Holland, dated 25 June 1607, announcing the aggreement reached with Spain for a cease-fire (which took effect on 4 May) and further clarifying its regulations. In particular, it declares the po…

De flatibus humanum corpus molestantibus, commentarius nouus ac singularis. In quo flatuum natura, causae, et symptomata describuntur, eorumque remedia facili & expedia methodo indicantur.Antwerp, Jan van Ghelen for Henricus Henricius, 1582. 8vo. With a woodcut printer's device on the title page and last page. Contemporary limp vellum with the manuscript title on the spine.

FIENUS, Joannes. · 1585 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€1,250.00 ($1,377.73 | £1,042.83 | ¥220,005)

215, [5], [4 blank] pp.First edition of a treatise on flatulent gas and its discomforts in the human body, written by the Antwerp physician Joannes Fienus (or Feyens, d. 1585). Fienus was born in Turnhout, Belgium, and probably studied medicine at the University at Leuven. He de…

Journal, oder kurtze Erzehlung des Anfangs, Fort- und Aussgangs des Krieges, welcher zwischen dem König und mehrerer Regierunge des Reichs Macassar und der Oost-Indischen Compagnie der Vereinigten Niederlanden in den Jahren 1666, 1668 und 1669 geführet worden.Hamburg, Gottfried Schulken, 1670. 4to. Disbound, preserving the original endpapers.

[SPEELMAN, Cornelis Janszoon]. · 1666 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€3,250.00 ($3,582.09 | £2,711.36 | ¥572,014)

[18] ll.Rare first and only edition of the German translation of the account of the expedition against the Kingdom of Makassar in the years 1666 to 1669, under command of Cornelis Speelman (1628-1684) on behalf of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The work was translated from …

La Hollande à vol d'oiseau.Paris, G. Decaux, A. Quantin, 1881. 4to. With a full-page lithographed map of the Netherlands, printed in black and blue, a double suite of 24 full-page heliogravures (one suite in proof-state, the other with the printed text), showing views of the main Dutch cities, and numerous wood-engraved views and illustrations in the text. Contemporary gold-tooled half brown morocco.

HAVARD, Henry. · 1838 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€1,250.00 ($1,377.73 | £1,042.83 | ¥220,005)

[6], II, "400" [= 398] pp.First edition of a beautiful work on the Netherlands, showing cities such as Amsterdam, Delft, Rotterdam, Groningen, Kampen and others in bird's-eye view. After his successful series La Hollande pittoresque, Henry Havard (1838-1921) wanted to produce a …

Wiskonstige beschryving der reguliere lichamen, aantoonende hoe men die uit massieve stoffe kan maaken, hun inhoud berekenen, en op dezelven zonnewyzers beschryven.Amsterdam, Jan Morterre, 1764. 8vo. With the title page printed in red and black, 12 folding engraved plates showing mathematical figures by F. de Bakker, and several woodcut tailpieces. Modern half green buckram.

ERZEY, Adrianus. · 1719 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€1,250.00 ($1,377.73 | £1,042.83 | ¥220,005)

[10], 164, [2] pp.First and only edition of this Dutch mathematical manual devoted to the construction and calculation of the 5 Platonic solids, while at the same time serving as a practical handbook for the design and inscription of sundials upon their faces. The work was writt…

Gezigten uit Neêrlands Indië, naar de natuur geteekend en beschreven.Amsterdam, Frans Buffa en Zonen (printed by C.A. Spin), [1844-45]. Large folio (52 x 35 cm). With a wood-engraved view of the Palace at Buitenzorg on title, signed by P. Lauters and W. Brown, and 50 full-page lithographed views and plates (ca. 22 x 31 cm) by P. Lauters after the designs by the author. Contemporary green half morocco.

VELDE, Charles William Meredith van de. · 1806 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€14,000.00 ($15,430.55 | £11,679.72 | ¥2,464,059)

[8], 87, [1 blank] pp.Very beautiful and luxuriously illustrated work on Indonesia, published by Frans Buffa en Zonen, at that time the most famous lithographic workshop in Amsterdam. All 50 plates were carefully lithographed by Paulus Lauters (1806-1876), who also had worked fo…

Les ruses innocentes, dans lesquelles se voit comment on prend les oiseaux passagers, & les non passagers: & de plusieurs sortes de bêtes à quatre pieds. Avec les plus beaux secrets de la pêche dans les rivieres & dans les etangs. Et la maniere de faire tous les rets & filets qu'on peut s'imaginer. Ouvrage très curieux, utile & recreatif pour toetes personnes qui font leur selour à la campagne. Par F.F.F.R.D.G., dit le Solitaire inventif.Amsterdam, Daniel de la Feuille, 1695. 5 parts in 1 volume. 8vo. With engraved title-page and 66 numbered engraved plates (9 folding). Contemporary mottled calf, richly gold-tooled spine and binding edges.

[FORTIN, François]. · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€1,250.00 ($1,377.73 | £1,042.83 | ¥220,005)

[10], 58, [4]; [4], 59-122, [3], [1 blank]; [6], 123-186, [3], [1 blank]; [4], 187-232, [2]; [6], 238-292, [3], [1 blank] pp.Third edition, the first printed in Amsterdam, of a popular hunting and fishing manual. It teaches everything about the "true gentleman's sports and recre…

Leerzaame zinnebeelden, ... Tweede druk.Haarlem, Jan Bosch, 1757.With: (2) SPINNIKER, Adriaan. Vervolg der Leerzaame zinnenbeelden, Spiegel der boetvaardigheid en genade en eenige stichtelyke gezangen.Haarlem, Jan Bosch, 1758. 2 volumes bound as 1. 4to. Ad 1 with engraved frontispiece and 50 beautifully engraved emblems in text. Ad 2 with same engraved frontispiece (with revisions), 30 engraved emblems in text and 4 engraved emblems on plates with letterpress text. Contemporary gold-tooled, tanned sheepskin.

SPINNIKER, Adriaan. · 1678 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€4,500.00 ($4,959.82 | £3,754.20 | ¥792,019)

[16], 220, [3, 1 blank]; [8], XII, 144, 90, [2] pp.Second edition of volume 1 and first edition of volume 2 of a very attractive emblem book by Adriaan Spinniker (1678-1745). Together they contain 84 beautifully engraved emblems: 80 by Vincent van der Vinne (who also drew and en…

Sammlung Einiger von dem Ordinario Fratrum während seines Aufenthalts in den Teutschen Gemeinen von Anno 1755 bis 1757 gehaltenen Kinder-Reden.Barby, Seminario Theologico, 1758. 8vo. With ornamental woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorated initials. Contemporary gold- and blind-tooled marbled calf, red edges.

[ZINZENDORF, Nikolaus Ludwig Graf von]. · 1700 · A. Asher & Co. B.V.

€500.00 ($551.09 | £417.13 | ¥88,002)

[8], 454, [20] pp.Rare first edition of a collection of sermons for children held by the spiritual leader and founder of the Moravian Brethren at Hernnhut, near Dresden in Saxen, Germany. After he studied law in Wittenberg and a short career in civil service at Dresden, Nikolaus…

De Indische doofpot - waarom Nederlandse oorlogsmisdaden in Indonesië nooit zijn vervolgd

Maurice Swirc · 2022 · Antiquariaat Tanchelmus bv

€20.00 ($22.04 | £16.69 | ¥3,520)

Harde kaft: Zeer Goed, stofomslag: Zeer Goed, 22 x 14 cm, 608 blz., Nederlands, staat: Zeer Goed Waarom zijn Nederlandse soldaten nooit vervolgd voor de oorlogsmisdaden die ze tussen 1945 en 1949 pleegden in toenmalig Nederlands-Indië? Tijdens onderzoek voor 'De Groene Amsterdam…

Krijgsvolk - militaire professionalisering en het ontstaan van het Staatse leger, 1568-1590

Erik Swart · 2006 · Antiquariaat Tanchelmus bv

€30.00 ($33.07 | £25.03 | ¥5,280)

Zachte kaft: Zeer Goed, 23,5 x 16 cm, 278 blz., Nederlands, Eerste editie, illustraties, staat: Zeer Goed In Krijgsvolk behandelt Erik Swart de gewapende macht te lande van de Nederlandse opstandelingen tegen Filips II in de eerste fase van de Opstand. Anders dan wat tot dusverr…

Lettres et voyages de Monsr Cérar de Saussure en Allemagne en Hollande et en Anglettere 1725 - 1729 où l’on trouve les descriptions des principales villes qu’il a vues & des moeurs coutumes et manière de vivre des différentes nations chez lesquelles il a fait quelques seéjours le tout tremêlé de faits historiques curieux & amusans & de diverses avantures arrivées à l’autheur. Avec une introduction de B. van Muyden.

SAUSSURE Monsr. César de. · 1903 · Bouquinerie du Varis

CHF 114.00 (€123.31 | $135.91 | £102.87 | ¥21,703)

SAUSSURE, Monsr. César de. Lettres et voyages de Monsr Cérar de Saussure en Allemagne, en Hollande et en Anglettere, 1725 - 1729, où l’on trouve les descriptions des principales villes qu’il a vues, & des moeurs, coutumes et manière de vivre des différentes nations chez lesquell…

Nouveau dictionnaire historique portatif ou histoire abregée de tous les hommes qui se sont fait un Nom par les Talens des Vertus des Forfaits des Erreurs &c. &c. depuis le commencement du monde jusqu’à nos jours: Ouvrage dans lequel on expose sans flatterie & sans amertune ce que les Ecrivains les plus impartiaux ont pensé sur le Génie le Caractère & les Moeurs des Hommes célèbres dans tous les Genres; avec des Tables Chronologiques pour réduire en Corps d’Histoire les Articles répandus dans le Dictionnaire. Par une Société de Gens de Lettres. Nouvelle Edition revue corrigée & augmentée. Tome premier. Tome second. Tome troisième. Tome quatrième.

1769 · Bouquinerie du Varis

CHF 285.00 (€308.28 | $339.78 | £257.19 | ¥54,258)

Nouveau dictionnaire historique portatif, ou histoire abregée de tous les hommes qui se sont fait un Nom par les Talens, des Vertus, des Forfaits, des Erreurs, &c. &c., depuis le commencement du monde jusqu’à nos jours: Ouvrage dans lequel on expose sans flatterie & sans amertun…

Oeuvres choisies de Le Sage. Avec figures. 15 Volumes complets. Le Diable boiteux 1 vol. Histoire de Gil Blase de Santillane 2 vols. Les Aventures de M. Robert Chevalier dit de Beauchêne capitaine de flibustiers dans la Nouvelle-France 1 vol. Histoire de Guzman d’Alfarache 2 vols. Le Bachelier de Salamanque ou Les Mémoires et Aventures de Don Cherubin de la Ronda 1 vol. Nouvelle traduction de Roland l’Amoureux de Matheo Maria Scandiano 2 vols. Histoire d’Estevanille Gonzalez surnommé le Garçon de bonne humeur 1 vol. Théatre français de Le Sage 1 vol. Le Théatre de la Foire ou L’Opéra Comique 4 vols.

Le Sage (Lesage Alain René). · 1783 · Bouquinerie du Varis

CHF 456.00 (€493.25 | $543.65 | £411.50 | ¥86,813)

Le Sage (Lesage, Alain René). Oeuvres choisies de Le Sage. Avec figures. 15 Volumes complets. Le Diable boiteux, 1 vol. Histoire de Gil Blase de Santillane, 2 vols. Les Aventures de M. Robert Chevalier, dit de Beauchêne, capitaine de flibustiers dans la Nouvelle-France, 1 vol. H…

Charles Knaud's Keris. The oldest dated Keris in the World. Legend-History-Iconography-Metallurgy.

Duuren, David van. · 2022 · Ethnographic Art Books/De Verre Volken

€20.00 ($22.04 | £16.69 | ¥3,520)

39 pp.; 15 illustrations. Leiden, 2022. Pbk. After more than 100 years, a long-lost keris resurfaced in the Netherlands: the legendary "Knaud kris". In literature, this item was named after Charles Knaud, who acquired it at the end of the 19th century as a gift from a Javanese r…