Rudolf Ii, Emperor (4 results)

Condition: very good. Ghedruckt Anno 1608. No wrappers (as issued). [8] pp. 4to. Taken from convolute. Engraved vignette on the titlepage. - As soon as it became clear that a ceasefire had been agreed in April 1607 between the Dutch Republic and Spain, leading up to the 12 Years Truce, various states and interest groups began to take positions and try to influence the process. German Protestants reacted with dismay to the news, as they believed that the fanatically Catholic authorities in Madrid and Brussels could not be trusted and would violate the armistice at an unguarded moment. The French and English kings were annoyed by the fact that they had not been consulted first. In May 1607, three French ambassadors led by Pierre Jeannin arrived to participate in the Hague discussions. Van Oldenbarnevelt also invited delegations from England, Denmark and Germany (Cologne, the Palatinate, Brandenburg, Hesse-Kassel, Württemberg, Gulik, Anhalt-Cöthen, Brandenburg-Ansbach and Bentheim), who visited The Hague between the end of 1607 and the beginning of 1608. arrived. Both the North and South refused the presence of Emperor Rudolf II's diplomats because they considered themselves sovereign and did not want interference from above. Although all delegates pretended to fulfill only the role of advisors, they did come to promote their own interests and could join either negotiating camp at any time. This is a printed copy of a letter from the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, to the Dutch States General, dated 19 October 1607, concerning the peace negotiations with Spain, with the States General's undated answer (in fact from 7 January 1608, and longer than the Emperor's letter). STCN 860298132; Knuttel 1513; Simoni G 43; Tiele 716. Condition : very good copy. Keywords : RECHT, old law books.…

A letter from the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, to the Dutch States General, dated 19 October 1607, concerning the peace negotiations with Spain, with the States General's undated answer (in fact from 7 January 1608, and longer than the Emperor's letter). The Emperor notes that King Philip of Spain and his governor in the Netherlands, Archduke Albert have already recognized the United Provinces as a "Free Republic", regrets that the negotiations for peace have stalled and implies that the States could do more to facilitate progress. The States General's reply to the Emperor says that King Philip and Archduke Albert, have not fully informed him, and that the Spanish have continued to attempt to undermine the United Provinces by violence on land and at sea contrary to the agreements reached in Cologne.The pamphlet went through two editions, which were issued with all three editions of the Nederlandtsche Bye-Korf between April and August 1608.With minor tears on or near the fold of the outer bifolium, not approaching the text, and slightly browned, otherwise a very good copy.l Asher 26, 27 or 28/33; Knuttel 1513; Simoni G 43; Tiele 716; OCLC WorldCat (5 copies). Disbound. With a woodcut device on the title-page. Pages: [8] pp.…

Condition: Fair. - An original holograph document attractively penned in an unknown hand on 13-1/4 inch high by 15-5/8 inch wide cream paper. Fifteen lines boldly penned with several flourishes, signed "Christophorus Popel Barro a Lobcowicz" by Christoph Popel, Baron of Lobkowicz who was Chief Steward of Bohemia under the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II. The document is further annotated with 8 lines penned across the center of the verso with an unidentified signature and another 8 lines penned vertically on the verso above the center panel, also with an unidentified signature. The faint remnants and outline of a red wax seal are centered at the top and bottom edges of the verso. Folded twice vertically and four times horizontally, with several tears along the folds. There is some foxing present, especially at the top and bottom. Good. The Chief Steward of Bohemia under Emperor Rudolf II, Christoph Popel, Baron of Lobkowicz (1549-1609), was a close friend of the celebrated court painter Hans von Aachen. Lobkowicz, who was known for his language and diplomatic skills, was tasked with welcoming visitors from within and without the Holy Roman Empire to the Emperor's Court and for negotiating alliances in the war against the Turks. Lobkowicz was responsible for the peace negotiations with the Polish King Sigismund. Lobkowicz spent considerable sums on art work for his residence and commissioned jewelry, precious watches and valuable objects. He was buried in the chapel in the Prague Cathedral.…

Oblong folio (499 x 354 mm). Broadsheet. 1 p. With papered seal. Folded. The Lower Austrian government renews its 1566 mandate for general prayer against the Turkish threat. - After the running battles at the Habsburg-Turkish border steadily grew into open war, Rudolf II formally renounced the peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire in October 1592. The Battle of Sissek in June 1593 marked the beginning of the so-called Long Turkish War. - 17th-century notes on reverse. Some wrinkling; tiny paper defect and browning to folds. Signed by the Lower Austrian governor Ruprecht von Stotzingen, Dr. Elias Corning, Dr. V. Spindler, and another government official. - Starzer, Regesten aus dem k. k. Archiv für Niederösterreich (1906), no. 5601.…