De Hollandsche spectator [by Justus van Effen]

Amsterdam, H. Uytwerf, n.d. (1731-1735), first edition, 360 voumes bound in 12 bindings, each title page with engraved vignette, contemporary uniform speckled calf with gilt, ribbed back.

In volume 8, the bookmark concerning vols. 1-8 is missing. On the inside here and there foxed/tanned; in vol. 5 pages 49-50 are skipped, but text is complete there. Bindings affected by the acid used and here and there worn along edges; title shields mostly missing. In vol.10, the last page lists a colophon of places where the magazine is available. The magazine initially appears weekly but from no. 21 (4 Jan. 1732) even twice weekly. Vol. 12 with: Bladwyzer der voornaamste zaaken, in de vier laatste deelen. Probably continued as: De schertser.