""history Of The Empire", (german) By Mr Heiss; 8 Beautiful Volumes In 12; In Amsterdam. 1733"
Remarkable series in 8 volumes in 12 on the History of the German Empire. Full sheepskin, ribbed spine decorated in the boxes with rich baroque iron, titles and volume numbers in green morocco, red edges, magnificent endpapers in dominoté paper with garland. "History of the Empire", containing its Origin, its progress, its Revolutions, the form of its Government, its Policy, its Negotiations, & the new Regulations, made in the Treaties of Westphalia, &c. By Mr. Heiss. New Edition, augmented by a Preliminary speech, Historical & Political Notes, continued until now, & enriched with Engravings. In Amsterdam at Wetsteins & Smith M. DCC. XXXIII. (1733). Very fine copy in an unusual state of preservation, two-tone title, complete illustrated work, very fine frontispiece by Phil. a Gunst, vignette on the title aus héros d'armes, folding medal plate