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Auction 131, Lot 19
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"[Lot of 2 - Frontispiece and Title Page]", Hondt, Pierre de

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1734 (dated)

Publication: Gerard Van Loons Aloude Hollandsche Histori…

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 16.5 inches
25.4 x 41.9 cm
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The frontispiece is a superb allegorical engraving centered around Clio, the muse of history. Most famous for his standard work on Dutch numismatics, Gerard van Loon (1683-1758) was also a well-known historian. In this work he combines early Dutch history with his expertise on coins and medals. The engraving on the title page features Kronos with his hourglass and sickle. The lot includes a secondary text only title page.

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Condition: B+

Minor soil and faint foxing on the title page. There is a minor marginal tear at bottom of the frontispiece.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 3/17/2010

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