CNG 108, Lot: 1125. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Van Loon, Gerard. Beschryving der Nederlandsche historipenningen: Of beknopt Verhaal van't gene sedert de overdracht der heerschappye van keyzer Karel den Vyfden op koning Philips zynen zoon, Tot het sluyten van den uytrechtschen vreede, in de zeventien Nederlandsche Gewesten is voorgevallen. . Amsterdam. 1723. Four volumes containing over 2464 total pages of descriptions and supplementary materia, with high quality inline engravings of coins and medals. Hardbound in original leather / The four volume Dutch publication of Van Loon’s magisterial reference on historical medals and siege coins issued from 1556 to 1716. Clain-Stefanelli 14855*. Very Fine condition, some loosening at spines, text tight, typical toning of pages. An essential set for collectors of this period with useful contemporary discussion in Dutch.
The collector’s personal copy, included because it cites the Kamerijk medal.