MARITIME HISTORY - TRAVELLING -- JONG, D. de & M. SALLIETH. Atlas van alle de Zeehavens der Bataafsche Republiek, Nevens de Gezigten van de Stad en Haven van Batavia, het Eiland Onrust, de Walvisch-Vangst en Haring-Visschery. / Atlas de de Tous les Ports de Mer de la République Batave (etc.). Amst., E. Maaskamp/P. Fouquet, 1803. W. letterpress title and 28 (of 31) double-p. engr. views by M. Sallieth and D. de Jong(h) of harbour and maritime scenes, printed on thick paper. Fol. Old marbled brds. In matching marbled brds. slipcase. (Slipcase clumsily rep., lacking the numbered plates 11, 18 and 23, plates 4, 5, 8, 12 and 20 w. false vertical folds, small tear in image plate 7, but despite the defects a good copy w. sharp images and ample margins).
Famous for its beautiful views of Dutch ports, the port of Batavia (Jakarta) and two plates with regard to whaling and herring fishing. Each c. 280 x 375 mm. Unfortunately lacking the views 'De Nieuwe Haven van Texel', 'Staveren uit de Zuiderzee te zien' and 'Het Kasteel Rammekes'.€ 1500
result € 1200
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