Late 17th Century Dutch Scholarly Volumes - Bibliotheque Universelle et Historique (1687), Three Volumes
Late 17th Century Dutch Scholarly Volumes - Bibliotheque Universelle et Historique (1687), Three Volumes
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A group of three macro miniature scholarly volumes from the important late 17th century European intellectual review Bibliotheque Universelle et Historique, printed in Amsterdam in 1687 by Wolfgang, Waesberge, Boom and van Someren, one of the most prominent Dutch publishing houses of the period. This is a partial set and includes volumes II, V, and VI.
Each volume is bound in period brown calf leather with gilt-decorated spines raised bands, and red-speckled page edges. The bindings appear contemporary to the books and form a visually cohesive small library set.
Interiors retain laid paper, decorative engraved headpieces, and multiple folding engraved plates, including scientific diagrams, mathematical illustrations, and comparative scholarly tables. These folding plates are an especially desirable survival feature, as they are often missing in copies of early scholarly publications.
A group of three macro miniature scholarly volumes from the important late 17th century European intellectual review Bibliotheque Universelle et Historique, printed in Amsterdam in 1687 by Wolfgang, Waesberge, Boom and van Someren, one of the most prominent Dutch publishing houses of the period. This is a partial set and includes volumes II, V, and VI.
Each volume is bound in period brown calf leather with gilt-decorated spines raised bands, and red-speckled page edges. The bindings appear contemporary to the books and form a visually cohesive small library set.
Interiors retain laid paper, decorative engraved headpieces, and multiple folding engraved plates, including scientific diagrams, mathematical illustrations, and comparative scholarly tables. These folding plates are an especially desirable survival feature, as they are often missing in copies of early scholarly publications.
6"h x 3"w x 1.5"w (Each)
6"h x 3"w x 1.5"w (Each)
Bibliotheque Universelle et Hitsorique was one of the earliest European scholarly review publications of the Republic of Letters, a network of intellectual exchange across Europe during the late 17th and early Enlightenment period.
Printed in Ambsterdam - then one of Europe's most important publishing centers - the work summarized new books, scientific discoveries theological debates, and philosophical writings circulating across the continent. Publications like this helped disseminate knowledge before the rise of modern academic journals.
Dutch printers such as Wolfgang, Waseberge, Boom and van Someren specialized in French-language scholarly works intended for an international readership.
Bibliotheque Universelle et Hitsorique was one of the earliest European scholarly review publications of the Republic of Letters, a network of intellectual exchange across Europe during the late 17th and early Enlightenment period.
Printed in Ambsterdam - then one of Europe's most important publishing centers - the work summarized new books, scientific discoveries theological debates, and philosophical writings circulating across the continent. Publications like this helped disseminate knowledge before the rise of modern academic journals.
Dutch printers such as Wolfgang, Waseberge, Boom and van Someren specialized in French-language scholarly works intended for an international readership.
Late 17th Century (1687)
Late 17th Century (1687)
calf leather, laid paper, copperplate engravings, gilt tooling, speckled page edges
calf leather, laid paper, copperplate engravings, gilt tooling, speckled page edges
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Expected wear consistent with 17th century books, including: rubbing to leather bindings, edge wear and corner softening, toning and scattered foxing, minor binding wear. All volumes remain structurally stable and display well.
Expected wear consistent with 17th century books, including: rubbing to leather bindings, edge wear and corner softening, toning and scattered foxing, minor binding wear. All volumes remain structurally stable and display well.