Frederick Hendrick van Nassauw, Prince van Orangien, zijn leven en bedrijf.

2 parts in 1 vol., folio: [8 incl. engr. title and portrait]-276-[6], [2]-216-[4] pp.; 26 (of 34) pl. (8 pl. (incl. the large fold. pl.) missing; occ. spoting).

Contemp. overl. vellum, ink-titled flat spine, sp. edges (sl. soiled, hinges loosening, closing tie of back cover broken).

First edition (in two parts) on the life and generalship of Frederic Henry of Nassau, Dutch Stadtholder from 1625-1647. It relates the events that took place during his government, incl. the conquest of Northern Brazil. Engr. ill.: allegoric title by van Meurs, a portrait after G. van Honthorst, 26 double-page plates showing views, military scenes or city plans of "Stercke stadt Mastricht", "Groll", "Veroveringe van Rio Grande", "Wesel", "Thienen", etc.
Ref. Haitsma Mulier/vdLem 117b. - STCN.