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Commelin, Isaac
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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- Commelin, Isaac
- Two works about the Princes of Orange in matching contemporary Dutch vellum bindings, comprising:
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Wilhelm en Maurits van Nassau, Princen van Orangien, hard leven en bedrijf... Amsterdam: Jan Jansz., 1651, folio (308 x 200mm.), additional engraved title-page, 2 engraved portraits (one laid down as a replacement), double-page map of Belgium, 46 double-page or folding plates, engraved armorial, ALL HAND-COLOURED AND HEIGHTENED WITH GOLD, contemporary Dutch vellum gilt, light damp-staining at foot
Frederick Hendrick van Nassauw, Prince van Orangien, zyn leven en bedryf... Amsterdam: Jan Jansz., 1651, 2 volumes in one, folio (310 x 200mm.), half-title, additional engraved title-page, engraved portrait, 34 double-page or folding plates, ALL HAND-COLOURED AND HEIGHTENED WITH GOLD, contemporary Dutch vellum gilt, lacking letterpress title-page, light damp-staining at foot, plate of Limburg with small tear, final plate with slight damage and laid down, upper joint cracking at head, lacking two pairs of ties
Frederick Hendrick van Nassauw, Prince van Orangien, zyn leven en bedryf... Amsterdam: Jan Jansz., 1651, 2 volumes in one, folio (310 x 200mm.), half-title, additional engraved title-page, engraved portrait, 34 double-page or folding plates, ALL HAND-COLOURED AND HEIGHTENED WITH GOLD, contemporary Dutch vellum gilt, lacking letterpress title-page, light damp-staining at foot, plate of Limburg with small tear, final plate with slight damage and laid down, upper joint cracking at head, lacking two pairs of ties
Condition
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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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
William of Orange (1533-1584) was the leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish occupation, and Stadtholder of the Netherlands from 1572 until his assassination in 1584. His son Maurits of Orange (1567-1625) succeeded him both as Stadtholder and as the military leader of the Dutch revolt. Under Maurits's leadership the army was reorganised and he displayed a good grasp of military strategy as the revolt continued its progress.
Frederik Hendrick van Nassau was Maurits's half-brother and under his leadership the Dutch revolt was finally successful; in 1648 the United Provinces of the Netherlands were granted independence.