Treur-Toonneel der Doorluchtige Mannen, of op- en ondergang der grooten [...].

6 parts in 3 vol., 4to: [22, incl. front.]-410, [4]-300, [4]-403, [4]-431, [4]-331, [4]-282 [=284] pp.; 24 pl. (old repair on f. 2E4 in vol. 1, min. browning throughout).

18th-c. half calf, gilt spines with 5 raised bands (heads and tails of all vol. restored, corners bumped).

Adaptation by the Dutch writer and translator Lambert van den Bosch (1620-1698) of the "Histoires tragiques de nostre temps" (1635) by Claude Malingre, Sieur de St. Lazare. These sensational stories describe the sad and violent deaths of various European rulers. Engr. front. and 24 full-page engravings by Jan Luyken, depicting murders, executions and other violent deaths. Titles in red and black.
Ref. Klaversma/Hannema (Luyken) 279. - Haitsma Mulier/VdLem 77b. - STCN.
Joined, same place, publisher, format: Zanten, Laurens van - Treurtooneel der doorluchtige vrouwen [...]. 1699. 4 parts in 1 vol.: front.-[16]-192, [4]-128, [4]-159, [4]-198 pp.; 12 pl. (few marg. tears, min. browning). 18th-c. half calf, gilt spine with 5 raised bands (head and tail restored, corners bumped). Compendium by the schoolmaster and calligrapher Laurens van Zanten (1630-1693) of short biographies illustrating the rise and fall of princesses, women martyrs of the church, and other notable women from history. Engr. front. and 12 full-page engravings by J. & C. Luyken. Title in red and black. Ref. Haitsma Mulier/VdLem 527b. - Klaversma/Hannema (Luyken) 1504. - STCN. (4 vol.)