[Gorinchem. Rare copy on large paper] Beschryvinge der stadt Gorinchem,

en landen van Arkel, benevens der aloude en adelyke geslagten der doorlugtige Heeren van Arkel, zynde een nauwkeurige en uytvoerige verhandeling van deszelfs opkomst, benaming, bevolking, gelegentheid, pragtige gebouwen, en zeltzaamheden (...). Alles t' zamengestelt (...) door de Heer en Mr. Cornelis van Zomeren, en nu in order gebragt door Z.H.H.T. [= Teunis Horneer Hzn.]. Gorinchem, Teunis Horneer, 1755, (14),584,(4) p., with engraved coat of arms, folding engraved profile (25.5 x 60 cm.), double-page engraved plan and 2 double-page plates, contemporary calf with gilt and ribbed back, folio.

Here and there very light waterstaining in blank top margin (incl. the plates of de Grote Kerk and the city hall), some foxing and binding with light wear. A fine copy on LARGE PAPER and very rare as such. The list of subscribers is very short at 32 names, the 13 subscribers who had ordered a copy on large paper have been indicated with an asterisk. At Hendrik van Slingelandt (mayor of The Hague) a line was drawn in pencil, possibly to indicate that this is his copy.