VOLUME ONE of the book on juristic issues in Holland, written by Willem van Alphen, the secretary of the Court of Holland from 1631 until 1684. Includes few sharp b&w illustrations, including an elaborate fully illustrated pre-title page. 160x200mm. 802 pages. Marbled hardcover with leather corners and spine. Cover worn and slightly rubbed. Cover corners slightly bumped. Front cover and first few pre-title pages fully detached from binding. Rear cover and spine slightly loose. Scotch tape holding together front endpaper and first few pre-title pages. Previous owner stamp on inner covers and first and last white page. Small pen signature on title page. Pages yellowing, few pages slightly age-stained. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare book has sustained damage to its cover, but is still in good reading condition.