| Description |
Bizot, (Pierre). Histoire M�tallique de la R�publique de Hollande. Nouvelle �dition. Amsterdam: Chez Pierre Mortier, 1688. Two volumes, bound in one. 8vo, contemporary full brown calf; spine with four raised bands, richly decorated and lettered in gilt. (22), 160; (2), (161)-315, (1), 12, (32) pages [pagination erratic]; two finely engraved titles; finely engraved portraits, text engravings and numerous folding plates depicting medals. Very good. The second, and best, edition of this scarce and still-consulted work. Estimate $200. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15809 (realized $240).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11239 |
