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Le Petit, Jean François
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La Grande Chronique Ancienne et Moderne, de Hollande, Selande, West-Frise, Utrecht, Frise, Overyssel & Groeningen, jusques à la fin de l'An 1600. Dordrecht: Jacob Canin (second volume: Guillaume Guillemot) for the author, 1601
2 volumes, folio (12 x 7 1/2 in.; 305 x 190 mm). Two engraved title-pages, engraved portrait of the author at age 56, 57 engraved text illustrations consisting of three-quarter page full-length portraits also by Sichem, all engraved by Christoffel von Sichem, all illustrations (but that on leaf H5) beautifully handcolored in full color and liquid gold by a contemporary hand; a few leaves lightly browned, occasional stains and spots a few of which have been obscured with white chalk, fore-edge of first few quires in second volume frail from damp. 18th-century mottled calf, spines richly gilt; joints cracking, extremities and scuffmarks mended.
2 volumes, folio (12 x 7 1/2 in.; 305 x 190 mm). Two engraved title-pages, engraved portrait of the author at age 56, 57 engraved text illustrations consisting of three-quarter page full-length portraits also by Sichem, all engraved by Christoffel von Sichem, all illustrations (but that on leaf H5) beautifully handcolored in full color and liquid gold by a contemporary hand; a few leaves lightly browned, occasional stains and spots a few of which have been obscured with white chalk, fore-edge of first few quires in second volume frail from damp. 18th-century mottled calf, spines richly gilt; joints cracking, extremities and scuffmarks mended.
Literature
Bibliotheca Belgica, III, L-60 ; Bibliographie Nationale, XI, c. 865
Condition
a few leaves lightly browned, occasional stains and spots a few of which have been obscured with white chalk, fore-edge of first few quires in second volume frail from damp. 18th-century mottled calf, spines richly gilt; joints cracking, extremities and scuffmarks mended.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An extraordinary colored copy of the chronicle and the genealogy of the counts of Holland and their families by the French historian and poet Jean-François Le Petit (1546 - 1614 or 1615). The first volume is in its greater part, a translation of the Divisie-Kroniek by Cornelius Aurelius. This chronicle which goes from the beginning of the world to 1517 is continued by Le Petit in the second volume. He records the disorders and the wars which took place in the Netherlands from 1556 until the beginning of the 17th century. The two volumes are enriched by two title engravings of Christophe Van Sichem, one author's portrait and 57 portraits of various potentates including the counts of Holland, all engraved by van Sichem, except for 1 woodcut portrait (I, 142), and a view of two heralds presenting a crest (II, 426).