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The Triumphs of William III King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland Containing a Short Account of the Most Remarkable Battles, Sieges, Sea Fights, Treaties and Famous Atchievements of the Princes of the House of Nassau &c.
J Beek
1702
D Rhodes : London
6.5" by 4"
[4], 8, 13-14, 17-24, 30-32, 45-96pp
SUMMARY
A very scarce English translation of this beautifully illustrated synopsis of William of Orange's triumphs.
Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
An early edition of the English language edition of this work, translated from the original Dutch. This is the first edition of this work under this title. The work was previously published under the title 'The Triumph-Royal' in 1692.
The author of this work is not added to the title page, ESTC notes the author as J Beek.
ESTC No. T113896.
With forty four plates of the original sixty two. Lacking 18 plates. This copy is also lacking pages 9-12, 15-16, 25-29 and 33-44.
This work contains illustrations of certain events during William III's reign, with a corresponding leaf of text facing the image. Events discussed include the Siege of Groll and The Prince of Orange's restoration to the throne.
CONDITION
In a full calf binding. Rebacked with the original boards preserved. Patches of rubbing to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to the edges. Scattered spots to pages, heavier to the first and last few pages.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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