Adrianus Severinus – Oorspronckelijke beschrijving van de vermaerde Belegering en ‘ t Ontzet der stad Leiden – 1757

Adrianus Severinus – Oorspronckelijke Beschrijving van de vermaerde Belegering en 't Ontzet der Stad Leiden – 1777 – Complete copy with all engraved platesRare and attractive 18th-century edition of Adrianus Severinus' famous account of the Siege and Relief of Leiden during the Eighty Years' War.Fourth edition, published in Leiden by Abraham Honkoop in 1777, complete with the additional oration by Mr. Karel Crucius. The work is illustrated with a complete series of finely engraved copper plates, including portraits, coats of arms, medals and historical illustrations relating to the Siege of Leiden. This edition is one of the best-known illustrated printings of this classic Dutch historical work.DBNL +1DetailsAuthor: Adrianus SeverinusTitle: Oorspronckelijke Beschrijving van de vermaerde Belegering en 't Ontzet der Stad LeidenLeiden: Abraham Honkoop, 1777Fourth editionContemporary half vellum with marbled boardsComplete with all engraved copper platesRed and black printed title page210 pagesCondition Good, complete copy. Binding shows age-related wear and rubbing to the boards. Interior generally clean with only occasional light foxing and normal signs of age. All engravings are present and in good condition. Structurally sound.A desirable and highly collectible Dutch historical work, appreciated for both its historical importance and its rich engraved illustrations.