A collection of six Dutch East and West India Trading Company, VOC and GWC, books and almanacks

1.
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.

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.


2.
D'Erven Stichter’s Comptoir Almanach, Op ’t Schrikkel-Jaar onzes Heeren Jesu Christi, 1760, voorzien met alle de Jaar-, Paarden-, Beesten-, en Leermarkten Alsmede de Vacantien, het Varen der Trekschuiten en Beurtschepen, het Reysen der Posten, enz. Nevens de Maans Op en Ondergang, Door Dirk Jansz. van Dam.

By Dirk Jansz. van Damn, published by the Heirs of the Widow C. Stichter, Amsterdam, 1759

In its original full calf binding, with a gilt double fillet line and corner fleurons around the covers. The front and back covers centrally have the intertwined Dutch West India Company (Geoctroyeerde West Indische Compagnie), chamber Amsterdam monogram GWC A inside a wreath, and dated ANNO 1760 beneath.

The title freely translates to: The Heirs of Stichters Publisher's Almanac, for the Leap Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1760, Including all the Yearly, Horse, Cattle, and Leather Markets as well as the Holidays, the Navigation of Canal Boats and Trade Ships, the Travel of the Post, etc. Along with the Moon’s Rising and Setting, By Dirk Jansz. van Dam.


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D’Erven Stichter’s Comptoir Almanach, Op ’t Jaar onzes Heeren Jesu Christi, 1785. Voorzien met alle de Jaar-, Paarden-, Beesten-, en Leermarkten, alsmede de Vacantien, het Varen der Trekschuiten en Beurtschepen, het Reysen der Posten, etc. Nevens de Maans Op en Ondergang, Door Meindert van Dam.

By Meindert van Dam, published by the Heirs of the Widow C. Stichter, Amsterdam, 1783

Retaining its original full calf binding with a gilt floral border around the covers, featuring small corner ornaments. The spine is ribbed and decorated with gilt fleurons. Both covers display a central intertwined VOC monogram with ANNO gilt-lettered at the top and 1784 likewise at the foot.

The title freely translates to: D’Erven Stichter’s Publisher's Almanack, for the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1784. Including all the Yearly, Horse, Cattle, and Leather Markets, as well as the Holidays, the Navigation of Canal Boats and Trade Ships, the Travel of the Post, etc. Along with the Moon’s Rising and Setting, By Meindert van Dam.


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D’Erven Stichter’s Comptoir Almanach, Op ’t Jaar onzes Heeren Jesu Christi, 1785. Voorzien met alle de Jaar-, Paarden-, Beesten-, en Leermarkten, alsmede de Vacantien, het Varen der Trekschuiten en Beurtschepen, het Reysen der Posten, etc. Nevens de Maans Op en Ondergang, Door Meindert van Dam.

By Meindert van Dam, published by the Heirs of the Widow C. Stichter, Amsterdam, 1784

This thus far unknown edition of the 1785 almanack featuring the Amsterdam coat-of-arms has its original full calf binding with a gilt floral border around the covers, featuring small corner ornaments. The spine is ribbed and decorated with gilt fleurons. Both covers display a central intertwined VOC monogram and the Amsterdam coat-of-arms within a laurel wreath, with ANNO gilt-lettered at the top and 1785 likewise at the foot.

Provenance:
Collection Cornelius J. Hauck, Cincinnati

The title freely translates to: D’Erven Stichter’s Publisher's Almanack, for the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1785. Including all the Yearly, Horse, Cattle, and Leather Markets, as well as the Holidays, the Navigation of Canal Boats and Trade Ships, the Travel of the Post, etc. Along with the Moon’s Rising and Setting, By Meindert van Dam.


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D’Erven Stichter’s Comptoir Almanach, Op ’t Jaar onzes Heeren Jesu Christi, 1784. Voorzien met alle de Jaar-, Paarden-, Beesten-, en Leermarkten, alsmede de Vacantien, het Varen der Trekschuiten en Beurtschepen, het Reysen der Posten, etc. Nevens de Maans Op en Ondergang, Door Dirk Jansz. van Dam.

By Dirk Jansz. van Dam, published by the Heirs of the Widow C. Stichter, Amsterdam, 1789

In its original full calf binding with a gilt floral border around the covers, featuring small corner ornaments. The spine is ribbed and decorated with gilt fleurons. Both covers display a central intertwined VOC monogram with ANNO gilt-lettered at the top and 1790 likewise at the foot.

The title freely translates to: D’Erven Stichter’s Publisher's Almanack, for the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1790. Including all the Yearly, Horse, Cattle, and Leather Markets, as well as the Holidays, the Navigation of Canal Boats and Trade Ships, the Travel of the Post, etc. Along with the Moon’s Rising and Setting, By Dirck Jansz. van Dam.