Auction 359 Old & Rare Books - Dutch History & Topography
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VECHTSTROOM, DE, Van Utrecht tot Muiden, verheerlykt door honderd gezichten van steden, dorpen, vestingen, (etc.). Amst., H. Gartman, (a.o.), 1791. (2), ii, 14 pp. W. 102 (16 x 20 cm.) half-p. views by A. de Leth after D. Stopendael. Fol. Cont. hcf. (Joints partly split, spine ends & corners dam., lacks the engr. title-p. and the engr. map, one leaf discreetly strengthened w. paper tape).

Annotation in pencil on the first free endpaper: " Behorende aan R.P.J.T.N./ A. Tutein Nolthenius". - Anglo Dutch Garden in the age of William & Mary, 12: "This illustrated work is an important source for the spectacular development of country life along the Vecht during the 17th and early 18th c. (…) The book was not only intended for those living along the banks of the Vecht, however, but also for the many tourists who wished, in the summer season, to feast their eyes, both usefully and pleasantly." - Tiele, 51 (note).

€ 180

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