Zanten, Laurens van Treur-tooneel der Doorluchtige Vrouwen, of Op en Ondergang derVorstinnen, en andere Beruchte Vrouwelijke Personagien. Behelzende eenkort en bondig verhaal, van 't jammerlijk en Ellendig Eynde dervoornaamste, en Treffelykste Vrouwen. Beginnende met de Assyrischemonarchie, en vervolgende tot aan het Eynde deser Eeuwe ... mit curieuseFiguuren, (door J. Luyken gemaakt) Amsterdam: By Jan ten Hoorn, boekverkooper, 1699 Compendium of short biographies illustrating the rise and fall of princesses, women martyrs of the church, and other notable women from history. With eleven "curious" plates by Luykens depicting murders, executions, and other violent deaths (WOMEN) First Edition. In four parts, each with half-title and separate pagination and signatures. 4to. Engraved pictorial title and eleven plates by J. Luyken. [16], 192, [4], 128, [4], 159, [1, blank], [4], 198 pp. Contemporary vellum. Minor soiling to covers, engraved title with contemporary repair to lower margin, one gathering loosened, lower corner of one page torn with loss of one letter in marginal gloss, else a fresh, fine copy Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 37916    inquire

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