Lot 1082
1082
(STUBBE, H.). A Justification of the Present War Against the United Netherlands. - Followed by: Id. A Further Justification of the Present War against the United Netherlands. - Lond., H. Hills & J. Starkey, 1672-73. 2 in 1 vol. (8), 80; (24), 86; 57-136 pp. W. engr. front. & 2 fold. engr. plates to vol. 1 and 5 (2 fold. (E & F on 1 plate) engr. plates to vol. 2. Sm-4°. Cont. cf. (Spine/board-edges rubbed/chafed, front side loose, lower joint split but holding, frontispiece loose, sm. stamp on ti., first ti. soiled, 1 plate rep., 1 plate w. tears, lower margin fold. plates cut too short).
A rare work in defence of Charles II's war with the Dutch. It describes i.a. the torture of the English by the Dutch on Amboina, the unfair behaviour of the Dutch in defending their own interests abroad (i.a. in their colonies) etc. - Knuttel 10017; Sabin 93225 and 93225 note; Wing S6051 and S6046. - With bookplate of Bernard Edward, Duke of Norfolk. - Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.€ 240
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