An 18th century 'Historical Account of the Origin, Progress, and Present State of Trade of the Dutch East India Company' in two volumes
Historiesch Verhaal. Van het Begin, Voortgang en Teegenwoordigen Staat der Koophandel, Van de Generaale Nederlandsche Geoctroyeerde Oost-Indische Compagnie. Uit veele voornaamste Historie Schryvers der Vereenigde Nederlanden, en anderen, by een verzamelt en naar de rang der Jaaren en gebeurtenisse in order geschikt; en voorzien met de voornaamste Verbonden, welke zy zedert haar eerste begin, met veele Indische en Europische Vorsten heeft aangegaan; als meede met alle de Octroyen, en Ordonnantien, welke, van tyd tot tyd aan haar zyn verleent
Published by W. Troost, Arnhem, circa 1768-1772
Volume I & II, in original part-leather bindings, with tooled gilt letters, the frontcover of each book with a green lozenge-shaped supralibros with the VOC monogram.
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The title freely translates to: Historical Account of the Origin, Progress, and Present State of Trade of the Dutch East India Company. A compilation from various prominent historians of the United Netherlands and others, arranged in chronological order according to years and events; including key treaties that the Company has established with numerous Indian and European rulers since its inception, as well as all the charters and ordinances that have been granted to it over time.
Published by W. Troost, Arnhem, circa 1768-1772
Volume I & II, in original part-leather bindings, with tooled gilt letters, the frontcover of each book with a green lozenge-shaped supralibros with the VOC monogram.
H. ?? x W. ?? x D. ?? cm (each)
The title freely translates to: Historical Account of the Origin, Progress, and Present State of Trade of the Dutch East India Company. A compilation from various prominent historians of the United Netherlands and others, arranged in chronological order according to years and events; including key treaties that the Company has established with numerous Indian and European rulers since its inception, as well as all the charters and ordinances that have been granted to it over time.
Part of the Europe collection.
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