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The History of the City and State of Geneva by Isaac Spon, first English edition published in London by Bernard White in 1687, bound in leather with tipped‑in plates, 250 pages, 33 × 22 cm, in very good condition, and featuring five engraved illustrations including a frontispiece title, a folding map, a plan, a plate, and an engraved plate in text.
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A fabulous Huguenot history of Geneva.
SPON, Isaac [i.e., Jacob]
The History of the City and State of Geneva, From Its First Foundation to This Present Time. Faithfully Collected From Several Manuscripts of Jacobus Gothofredus, Monsieur Chorier, and Others.
London: Bernard White. 1687.
A lovely copy of this first edition. Contemporary calf, rebacked, original label laid down.
Complete with 5 engraved illustrations - frontis (Engraved title)), folding map, plan, plate and engraved plate in text.
Small ink annotations to end papers. A touch of darkening to the edges, and a touch of very light foxing but overall in excellent condition.
Complete. (vi); 250; (vi) pp. 330 by 200mm (13 by 7¾ inches). See Wing S5017
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
A fabulous Huguenot history of Geneva.
SPON, Isaac [i.e., Jacob]
The History of the City and State of Geneva, From Its First Foundation to This Present Time. Faithfully Collected From Several Manuscripts of Jacobus Gothofredus, Monsieur Chorier, and Others.
London: Bernard White. 1687.
A lovely copy of this first edition. Contemporary calf, rebacked, original label laid down.
Complete with 5 engraved illustrations - frontis (Engraved title)), folding map, plan, plate and engraved plate in text.
Small ink annotations to end papers. A touch of darkening to the edges, and a touch of very light foxing but overall in excellent condition.
Complete. (vi); 250; (vi) pp. 330 by 200mm (13 by 7¾ inches). See Wing S5017
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Europe, History, Politics, Religion, Topography
Book title
The History of the City and State of Geneva...
Author/ Illustrator
Isaac Spon [i.e., Jacob]
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1687
Height
33 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
22 cm
Language
English
Original language
No
Publisher
London: Bernard White
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
250
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