[Nijmegen] Nymegen, de oude hoofdstad der Batavieren,

in dichtmaat beschreven, en met aantekeningen, de oudheden van de Stad en die van het Quartier van Nymegen betreffende, opgeheldert door H.K. Arkstee. Met printverbeeldingen. Amsterdam, Petrus Mortier, 1733. Large 8vo, vellum, boards with line border and blindstamping, half title, illus. title plate by A. v.d. L. with explanation on the left, title with vignette.

First edition of this rhyming chronicle by the bookseller Arkstée (c. 1700-1780) whose comments on the verses are based on the work of historian Johannes Smetius on the Roman past of Nijmegen. With 27 plates in copper engraving, partly folding incl. 2 additional plates, see ann. with the Aant. at the rear + ms. dedication on front endpaper. Fine copy.