I have here for sale a book entitled THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC by JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY With Numerous Illustrations published by Ward, Lock & Co., London, New York, undated, but online research indicates c.1883.  This book gives us a comprehensive historical guide to the rise of the Dutch Republic written by American author and diplomat John Lothrop Motley.  The book includes 24 b/w plates many of which show 2 illustrations.

Navy blue cloth boards with a blind stamped decorative design and a gilt illustration on the front board.  Slight wear to the corners.  Gilt lettering on the spine with a little bumping to top and bottom.  Gilt page top edge.  Black endpapers.  Both hinges cracked but all pages are firm and clean and the book is in very good condition.  viii, 918 pages, plus publisher's catalogue 2 pages.  24.5 x 16 cm.

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