1598 NETHERLANDS 1ed Historia Belgica van Meteren Belgium Flanders MAP Portraits

1598 NETHERLANDS 1ed Historia Belgica van Meteren Belgium Flanders MAP Portraits

Emanuel van Meteren was a 16th-century Flemish historian who is known for his histories on the Low Countries. He chronicled many of the events of the late 1500s in the Netherlands and Belgium. Perhaps his most important book was "Historia Belgica" which was a thorough history of the Netherlands focusing on the reigns of important monarchs and military leaders. Notable figures covered in this work include:

· Maximillian I, Holy Roman Emperor

· Charles V and Phillip II of Spain

· Margaret of Parma, Dutch Governor

· Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba

· John of Austria, Spanish military leader

This highly desirable 1598 first Latin edition contains 19 portrait engravings along with a folding map of the Low Countries.

Item number: #18173

Price: $1500

METEREN, Emanuel van

Historia Belgica Nostri Potissimvm Temporis : Belgii Svb Qvatvor Burgundis & totidem Austriacis Principibus coniunctionem & gubernationem breuiter: Tvrbas Avtem, Bella Et Mvtationes tempore Regis Philippi, Caroli V. Caesaris filij, ad annum vsque 1598. plenius complectens

Antwerp/Koln: [1598]. First Latin edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [8], 623, [1]

§ Pagination errors expected of this first edition

o Illustrated with 19 portraits, 1 folding map

· References: Adams M 1366; USTC 663028

· Provenance: Armorial Bookplate – Gaddesden Library

o Probably Sir Walter Johnston Halsey, 2nd Baronet (1868–1950), DL and JP for Hertfordshire and Middlesex, and chair. He was also a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 4th Bn the Bedfordshire Regiment, serving in World War I as a Staff Captain DAAG and AAG.

o Motto: NESCIT VOX MISSA REVERTI

· Language: Latin

· Binding: Leather; secure

· Size: ~12in X 8.5in (30.5cm x 21.5cm)

· Very rare and desirable

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