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[NETHERLANDS]. Council of the United Netherlands. A collection of 16th century documents pertaining to Dutch history. Haarlem: Enschede en Zoonen, 1778.
2o (322 x 220 mm). Numerous facsimile signatures. Contemporary red morocco gilt, central lozenge within a floral roll tool border and large floral corner pieces, surrounded by a wider floral border (some light rubbing and some scratches). Provenance J.W. Six (bookplate).
This very rare publication is one of the earliest instances of facsimile-reproductions of early documents. The documents are printed in a 16th-century Gothic type, and the numerous signatures faithfully reproduced in facsimile. At the end of the volume is a printed certificate authenticating the documents, signed by J. van Nees, Secretary of the Council of the United Netherlands.
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This very rare publication is one of the earliest instances of facsimile-reproductions of early documents. The documents are printed in a 16th-century Gothic type, and the numerous signatures faithfully reproduced in facsimile. At the end of the volume is a printed certificate authenticating the documents, signed by J. van Nees, Secretary of the Council of the United Netherlands.