Notitia Marchionatus Sacri Romani Imperii, hoc est urbis et agri Antverpiensis, oppidorum, dominiorum, monasteriorum, castellorumque [...].

Folio: [4 (of 6)]-504-[13] pp.; 84 (of 85) pl. (dedication to Charles II and pl. of Hovorst missing; fold of plan Antwerp reinforced on verso, tear sl. affecting pl. of castle of Schoten, some browning (sometimes rather extensively), occ. spotting).

Contemp. mottled sheep, gilt-orn. spine with raised bands (used; head and tail missing, joints split, boards rubbed, corners bumped).

First edition of this important topographical work on the marquisate of Antwerp by J. Le Roy (1633-1719). Ill. with an engr. title by A. van Diepenbeeck ("schema metallorum" on verso), 84 pl. out of collation by F. Ertinger, H. Hendrickx, L. Van Uden, etc., incl. 2 maps ("Diocesis Episcopatus Antverpiensis", "Marchionatus Sacri Romani Imperii"), 2 city plans (Antwerp, Breda), and 80 plates (incl. 14 double-p. and/or fold., and 22 pl. printed 2 by 2 on 1 leaf) showing views of castles and country houses, monasteries, churches, coats of arms, funeral monuments, etc.; including numerous in-text ill. depicting coats of arms, tombs, etc. Without the large view of Hovorst often missing.
Ref. BB III:831-838:L-102. - STCN (i.a. BL).
Prov. F. de Subert (?) (old ms. entry).