Jacob de Riemer - [CITYBOOK THE HAGUE] Beschrijving van ’s Gravenhage - 1730

Jacob de Riemer - Description of The Hague, containing its origin, name, occasion, extensions, misfortunes and splendour, together with the establishment of the Court, churches, monasteries, chapels, almshouses, and other notable buildings. Sessions of the High Colleges of police as well as justice; establishment of the Chapter at Court. As well as the privileges, charters, ordinances and manner of government. From many hitherto unpublished original charters and documents drawn, clarified and confirmed - Delft, Reinier Boitet, 1730 - 4 parts in 3 volumes: part 1.1, 1.2 and 2 + Costumen - (38) + 509 pp. / (2) + 511-946 + 53 pp. / (12) + 520 / 72 + (26) pp. - original calfskin bindings, spines with ribs, richly floral gold tooling and title shield; marbled boards - 32 x 22 cm (FOLIO format) Condition: very good - (very) neat original bindings with solid joints; very neat, compact and sturdy blocks; neat, clean and fresh paper (only in a few gatherings the usual browning or minuscule brown spots, a single stray small stain, many engravings missing, otherwise neat and clean paper! {NOTE} photos yellowed by sunlight, paper is in reality white! First and only edition. This is the expanded version of this edition with 3 parts! All available engravings are shown in the photo. Textually complete! Rare work, seldom offered. The best description of the history of Den Haag (The Hague)! Large and heavy books in beautiful uniform leather bindings. Must-have for enthusiasts and those interested in the special and rich history of The Hague! Mr. Jacob de Riemer (1676-1762), graduated in 1700 at Leiden, then settled in The Hague, where he was registered as an attorney for the Court of Holland. In 1713 he began copying important pieces from the archives of the Court and the States of Holland, and from the Lease and Register Office of this province. From these he drew his standard work.

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