Begin ende Voortgangh van de Vereenighde Nederlantsche Geoctroyeerde Oost-Indische Compagnie Amsterdam, Joannes Janssonius, 1645–1646 Complete in Two Volumes / Four Books A rare and highly desirable early edition of Isaac Commelin’s monumental Begin ende Voortgangh…, the foundational illustrated history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Printed by the renowned Amsterdam publisher Joannes Janssonius, this work is one of the most important 17th-century sources on early Dutch global exploration, trade, navigation, and encounters in Asia, Africa, and the East Indies. This edition is sought after for its rich documentation of 21 voyages, its extensive engraved plates and maps, and its central role in the historiography of the VOC during the Dutch Golden Age. --- Description Printer / Publisher: Joannes Janssonius Place: Amsterdam Year: 1645–1646 Format: 2 volumes containing 4 books Language: Dutch Content: Descriptions of voyages, early colonial encounters, navigation reports, ethnographic notes, and detailed accounts of the VOC’s founding and expansion. --- Highlights Important early VOC sourcework, essential for collectors of maritime history, cartography, or Dutch Golden Age print. Richly illustrated with engraved maps, town views, sea battles, and ethnographic scenes. One of the most influential compilations of early Dutch travel literature. Increasingly scarce on the market, especially in complete form. --- A Rare Opportunity This is an exceptional chance to acquire a significant and historically important VOC publication printed by one of Amsterdam’s foremost 17th-century publishers. A cornerstone piece for the serious collector of early exploration and colonial history.