Nicolaus Lydius / Johannes d' Outrein / N.S.V.L. = Nicolaas Simon van Leeuwaarden / Bernard Sandyk / - Hoogelied van Salomo kortelijk verklaard / De bekommerde christen / Lodensteyns Uytspanningen / Kern - 1690

4 religious books.

1. Nicolaus Lydius / Johannes d' Outrein: Song of Solomon briefly explained by the learned and honorable Mr. Nicolaus Lydius, recently paraphrased in rhyme... In Amsterdam, by Gerardus Borstius, bookseller at Dam Square, at the corner of Nieuwendijk, 1690. Small 8vo: (34)168,357(1) pages. Original parchment. Once previously rebound upside down because the spine title is at the bottom. Title page loose and reinforced at the back. The preliminary pages for the book itself are missing 2 leaves, totaling 4 pages. Some old wormholes are present at the front, but the binding is otherwise in good condition.

2. N.S.V.L. = Nicolaas Simon van Leeuwaarden / Bernard Sandyk: The Concerned Christian, instructs and encourages, through a written treatise, on various passages from the Lord's Word, for general edification, and especially for young believers seeking salvation, and weak believers. With an introduction by Bernard Sandyk, ... Amsterdam, by Jacobus Borstius, bookseller at the Nieuwendyk, the fifth house of the Dam, 1722. 8vo: (76)520 pages. Original half leather with ribs and spine title. The top of the spine slightly damaged. Edges, covers, and corners somewhat or lightly worn. Binding and paper in good condition. Page ***4 has a small tear and a fold in the middle.

Jodocus van Lodenstein: J. van Lodensteyns Exertions, containing some pious songs and other poems. Divided into four parts. With an appendix. The eighth edition, corrected and enlarged. In Amsterdam, by the Widow Barent Visscher, bookseller in the Dirk van Hasseltsteeg. 1721. (16)464(13) pages.
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Jodocus van Lodenstein: J. van Lodenstein's Exertions, comprising some sincere songs, witty poems, and other practical materials. Second part. Fourth edition... Rotterdam, by Reinier van Doesburg, bookseller at the Great Fish Market / in the Marketplace 1725. (16)127(1)p.
Together in 80 format, bound in original leather with ribs. The band is partially slightly damaged. The covers are partially loose. Binding is fair. Here and there some old moisture rings. Page 125, part 2, is missing at the top, a piece of paper is not in the text.

4. Aegidius Francken: Core of the Christian faith, that is the truths of the Reformed religion simply laid down, and with the practice of true godliness promoted. Thirteenth edition. In Rotterdam, by PH Losel, J.D. Beman, H. Kentlink, J. Bosch, N. Smithof, J. Losel, and J. Burgvliet. In Groningen, by the widow J. Spandaw, (circa 1757). 8vo: (32)461(2) pages. Later paper cover including a partially preserved piece of parchment. Binding and paper in reasonably good condition.

** (1) Bibliographic reference: SGT L 542, NNBW 10, 532. Rare. (2) SGT L 211. (3) SGT L 435, NNBW 9, 614 ff. (4) SGT F 85. NNBW, 3, 412.