Lot 947
947
CAPELLEN, A. v.d. Gedenkschriften (1621-54). Uitg. d. R.J. v.d. Capellen. Utr., J. v. Schoonhoven, 1777-78. 2 vols. (4), 45, (1), 660; (4), 508 (= 510) pp. W. engr. portr. of the author by R. Vinkeles. Cont. unif. hcf. w. raised bands, red & black mor. letterpieces. (Joints partly split, binds. a bit worn along extremities, sides rubbed). -- L.P. v.d. SPIEGEL. Brieven en negotiatien. Waarbij gevoegd zijn veele authentique stukken, strekkende tot beter verstand van dezelve brieven. Amst., J. Allart, 1803. 3 vols. W. engr. front.-portr. Cont. hcf., gilt spines w. mor. letterpieces. (W. libr. stamps). -- And 1 o. (6).
Ad 1: Only edition of this useful adjunct to Aitzema's Saken van staet en oorlogh, and one of the rare omissions from J.H. Rodriguez bibliography (Boxer). Van der Capellen was among the earliest investors in the West India Company and frequently served on committees of the States-General (in which he was a member for Gelderland), which dealt with the affairs of that company. - Boxer, The Dutch in Brazil, p. 296; Sabin 10737.€ 120
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