Bidspirit auction | 1584 HISTORY OF HOLLAND ANTIQUE

1584 HISTORY OF HOLLAND ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED VELLUM BOUND NETHERLANDS 16TH CENT. - Adriaan van Baerland (1487-1538) / Philip Galle (1537-1612) Hadriani Barlandi Hollandiæ comitum historia et icones: (...). Leiden by C. Plantini (”ex officina Chistophori Plantini”) ; 1584 Size 8 by 12 1/4” original limp vellum binding. (6), 127 pp. With beautiful title illustration in woodcut and 34 beautiful full-length portraits of the counts of Holland and Zeeland, made by Philip Galle (1537-1612). BOUND WITH: ”Had. Barlandi Traiectensium Episcoporum Catalogus et Eorum Res Gestae”, Ibid., 1584. 31 pp. With beautiful title illustration in woodcut. Vellum soiled Interior with light stains and occasional spotting. A wormhole in the lower margin. Beautiful first edition of this important historical work about the Dutch and Zeeland counts and the bishops of Utrecht. Text in Latin Adrianus Barlandus, Latinization of Adriaan van Baerland (Baarland (Zuid-Beveland), September 28, 1486 – Leuven, November 30, 1538), was a Zeeland philologist, historian, moral philosopher and man of letters, who worked in Leuven. Philip Galle (also Philippe, Philips or Filip &c.) (Haarlem, 1537 - Antwerp, 12 or 29 March 1612) is best known for his work as an engraver and draftsman. He is also famous for his engraving reproductions of various paintings. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.