Antiquarian Book-SATIRE, TRAVEL-Boertige Reis door Europa-Fokke Simonsz-1794

Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antiquarian Book-SATIRE, TRAVEL-Boertige Reis door Europa-Fokke Simonsz-1794 Author: Fokke Simonsz., Arend Title: Boertige Reis door Europa[Bound with:] De Vrouw is de Baas, eene geheimzinnige MagtspreukImpressum: Haarlem: Francois Bohn, 1794-1807. 1st edition.Subjects: SATIRE, TRAVEL, EUROPEDimensions ca. 12.5 x 20.5 cm. (ca. 4.9 x 8.1 inch). 8vo.Collation: [viii], 152, x, 262; [iv], vi, 204, x, 232; [iv], iv, 220, viii, 192; viii, 235, [iii], xvi, 229, [iii] pp.Illustration: With 2 folding and 28 full-page engraved plates, as well as an engraved portrait plate of the author.The seven parts of Boertige Reis constitue: 1 - Geheimzinnige toebereidselen tot eene Boertige Reis door Europa (Secret preparations for a jocular journey through Europe); 2 - De Paketboot (the freight boat); 3 - London, in een' boertigen stijl beschreven (London, described in jocular style); 4-7 Het hoekjen van den haard, of historie van Frankrijk (The corner of the hearth, or a history of France). The final volume also contains 'De Vrouw is de Baas' (Woman is boss)A nice (composite) set of the rare first edition of this satirical work, giving a lively description of a journey through Europe. The first volume has somewhat wider margins than the three uniformly bound following volumes.4 volumes, 1 volume half calf with speckled boards, five raised bands and gilt decoration to the spine, the title gilt to a title ticket, the remaining 3 volumes uniform half calf with marbled boards, gilt-lettered title and volume ticket to the spine, gilt ruling to the spine.Cover condition: Good: the head of the spine of volume 1 chipped, split to the head of the spine of volume 2, corners bumped and a little worn, boards scuffed. Inside condition: Very good: minimally foxed, and stained, volume 2 with a dampstain in the margin of pp. 53-70 (affecting the plate opp. page 70), lacks the three maps (otherwise complete).Arend Fokke Simonsz (1755-1812) was a Dutch author and literary figure. He wrote sharply critical humorous works. Although he is mainly known for these popular literary works, he ran a publishing house for a while, and was a member of numerous literary societies. The first of these was the prestigious Felix Meritis in Amsterdam. ZL4b ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. Visit our Store: we would like to invite you to review similar items in our Store or to browse through all other items in our Store. We are confident that you will find very special unique antique maps and prints in our Store. It is our privilege to have you as a customer. VISIT OUR STORE We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.

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