17th Century “A Generall Historie of the Netherlands

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Up for sale is an antique history book, “A Generall Historie of the Netherlands" By Ed Grimeston, Do an internet search and see how rare this book is. A D ark leatherbou nd book with gold embossed cover design. Printed in London in 1609. The billof sale is hand written in the front of the book and shows the purchaser to be Mr. Lympany in 1620. Has many full page wood block print illustrations throughout the book. A handwritten bill of sale shows a purchase price of 13 pounds, 4 shillings with “God Bless King James” written as well. The pages do have some discoloring due to age. The blank pages have hand-drawn sketches in ink of soldiers, a church, a ship, flag, etc. I am selling this item and much more from a collector that has traveled abroad and is downsizing her collection. Insured Shipping in the US will be $30.00, International shipping depends on location. Lets be honest, this book belong back over the pond. Bid early, bid often. Paypal please. If you don't get what you see, feel free to return the item and your money gets returned, it is that simple. See my great feedback and other auctions, be confident you will get what you see. Thanks... One touching sentiment on the page reads, “Elizabeth Lympany though you love me not, you have my hart”. Someone also wrote a satirical poem on a front page titled “A Song”: “I am a sacy read more

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