Woodcut arms of Leiden on t.p. They are repeated on t.p. verso within a woodcut border of trophies & arms, signed with a monogram composed of H, L, I & O and dated 1575. Plan of Leiden with a view of the city at top margin is signed by Jan Pers. Dou and dated 1614. Depiction of thanksgiving upon lifting of the siege of 1574 is signed by Willem de Haen. Final woodcut cartouche with Hercules and an allegory of Leiden is signed with a monogram composed of I & C

Signatures: *-3*⁴ A-2M⁴ 2N² 2M-3G⁴ 3H²

Binding: modern pastepaper, backed in vellum. Page edges red

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