Amsterdam, Brant, 1661.
4to. In contemporary full vellum with title in contemporary hand to spine. Soiling to extremities, outer margin of front board especially affected. Internally very nice and clean. (94), 840 pp. + engraved half-title.
Volume 1 of 2 only, of Wittewrongel’s guide on managing a Christian household in accordance with the principles of the Reformed faith. Petrus Wittewrongel (or Wittevrongel) (1609 –1662), was a minister associated with the Dutch Second Reformation (Nadere Reformatie), serving at the Oude Kerk (Old Church) in Amsterdam. He is best known for the present work.
Order-nr.: 61604