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s-Gravenhage, Martinus Nijhoff, 1861/1878, complete set of two volumes in one binding with an added review, second volume is scarce, xiv,420,xvi360+98-122 (J.A. Sillem, review of this book 1878 from De Gids 1878, III)pp., original photograph reproduction of a silhouette (in marble or wax?) of A.R. Falck, collectors stamp of Mr. F..J. Besier on endpaper, half linen binding, marbled boards, this is the second edition of the first volume with 50 extra letters not published in the first edition. biographical notes by O.W. Hora Siccama, notes on his caracter by C. Vollenhoven. Anton Reinhard Falck (19 March 1777 in Utrecht - 16 March 1843 in Brussels) was a Dutch statesman. He studied at the University of Leiden, and entered the Dutch diplomat service, being appointed to the legation at Madrid, Spain. Under King Louis Napoleon he was secretary-general for foreign affairs, but resigned from office due to the annexation of the Batavian Republic of France. He took a leading part in the revolt of 1813 against… Read More