Description: Amsterdam Holland Nederland rare city guide 1744 Haarlem Dutch w/ 22 view plates (Old Books, 18th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Low Countries, Netherlands, Holland, Amsterdam, Illustrated Books). Gebouwer, Gezichten, en Oudheden der Stad Amsterdam. Published 1744, Haarlem, by Johannes Marshoorn. 410 [412] pages. Text in Dutch. Illustrated throughout with 22 copper engraved plates (apparently lacking engraved frontis) containing likely over 100 different miniature views around the city. Appears to be a rare mid-18th century guide book to the city of Amsterdam. Old 1/4 cloth binding (likely late 19th century), smooth spine, gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 6 1/4" H x 4" W. [B11877].
Price: 495 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-20T20:10:00.000Z
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