AMSTERDAM -- (FOUQUET, P. Nieuwe atlas van de voornaamste gebouwen en gezigten der stad Amsterdam, met derzelver beknopte beschryvingen. Amst., 1762-71). W. 1 map & 102 engr. views after H.P. Schouten, J. de Beyer & R. Vinkeles. Lge-fol. Cont. hcf. extra w. gilt dec. spine & red label. (Spine ends & corners dam., annot. in pencil on endpapers, ti-pp. & text vols. lack, one plate yellowed, some neat annot. in pencil in the margins in a modern hand, images not affected).

AMSTERDAM -- SCHENK, P. Afbeeldinge der voornaamste Gebouwen van Amsterdam. (Amst., B. Greve, n.d. (c. 1700)). W. engr. dedicat. leaf, engr. table of contents and 100 full-p. engr. views by P. Schenk (after J. v. Call). 8°-obl. Old limp brds. (Front side & spine gone, dedic. leaf loose/dam./stained, index leaf stained/foxed, but plates rather clean, some light foxing/browning in places).

BERGEN OP ZOOM -- EGGERS, J. von. Historische Beschreibung der täglichen Kriegsverrichtungen bey der Belagerung von Bergenopzoom im Jahre 1747. Lpz., Arkstee & Merkus, 1750. (4), 176 (8) pp. W. fold. map, 3 fold. plans & 3 fold. tables. Old brds. (Brds. a bit worn/warped, wrinkled/stained in places).

BROUËRIUS v. NIEDEK, M. Het Verheerlykt Watergraefs- of Diemer-Meer, By de Stadt Amsterdam, Vertoont in verscheide vermakelyke Gezichten (…). Amst., A. & H. de Leth, 1725. (42) pp. W. engr. front., 2 double-p./fold. plans, 1 half-p. map, 1 half-p. plan, 58 views on 29 plates. Fol. Brds. (Spine lacks but bindwork holding, annot. in pencil on first free endpapers, edges dusty, a few unobtrusive wormholes in the last part).

DELFT/DELFLAND -- KEUREN ende ordonnantien van 't Hoog-Heemraatschap van Delf-land, sedert 1656. Delft, R. Boitet, 1739. - Bound after: The same work. 3e dr. Delft, A. Voorstad, 1754. - And: The same work. Geëmaneert sed. de Keuren in den jaere 1739 gedrukt. Delft, A. Voorstad, 1755. - 3 in 1 vol. 4°. Cont. hcf. (Corners bumped/worn, interleaved copy w. num. annot. in an old hand). -- (H. v. HEUSSEN). Oudheden en gestichten van Delft en Delfland, mitsg. van 's Gravenhage. Uyt het Latijn vert., en met aantek. opgehelderd, d. H. v. R(ijn). Leiden, Chr. Vermey, 1720. (12), (128), 506, (14) pp. W. 7 fold. engr. Cont. vellum. (A bit browned/foxed). -- And 1 o. (3).

DELFT/DELFLAND -- OLLEFEN, L. v. & R. BAKKER. De Nederlandsche Stad- en Dorp-Beschrijver. Dl. II: Delfland. Amst., H.A. Banse, 1793. W. engr. ti., fold. cold. map, 22 oval views w. engr. captions & 1 full-p. engr. Cont. hcf. w. brown labels. (1 label gone, spine a bit

DORDRECHT -- BALEN, M. Beschryvinge der stad Dordrecht. Dordr., S. onder de Linde, 1677. 2 vols. (16), 228, (2), 229-688; (1), 691-1358 (=1364), (24) pp. W. woodcut printer's mark on ti., 1 fine engr. front. by R. de Hooghe, 1 portr. of the author, 1 fold. panoramic view by R. de Hooghe, 1 fold. engr. plan by R. de Hooghe, 4 fold. engr. plates by R. de Hooghe, 9 portrs., 1 large plate w. coats of arms & num. woodcut coats of arms in text. W. 1 extra fold. portr. of Andreas Colvius by S. Savery. 4°. Cont. vellum. (Paste downs detached, engr. plan of the city & plate with the coats of arms torn, but actually a good copy).

DORDRECHT -- BALEN, M. Beschryvinge der stad Dordrecht. Dordr., S. onder de Linde, 1677. 2 vols. (16), 228, (2), 229-688; (1), 691-1358 (=1364), (24) pp. W. woodcut printer's mark on ti., 1 fine engr. front. by R. de Hooghe, 1 portr. of the author, 1 fold. panoramic view by R. de Hooghe, 1 fold. engr. plan by R. de Hooghe, 4 fold. engr. plates by R. de Hooghe, 9 portrs., 1 fold. plate w. coats of arms & num. woodcut coats of arms in text. 4°. Cont. cf., spines w. raised bands, gold dec. & red labels. (Spine ends dam. and/or missing, sides dry & chafed, both vols. stamps on first free endpapers, vol. 1 w. handwritten note & 2 print annot. pasted on flyleaf, 1 plate w. 7 cm. tear at attachment point, some annot. & underlinings in pencil, all in all a good complete copy).

ENKHUIZEN -- BRANDT, G. Historie der vermaerde zee- en koop-stadt Enkhuisen. 2e dr. met een vervolg verm. d. S. Centen. Hoorn, J. Duyn, 1747. 2 in 1 vol. W. engr. front., 2 ti.-vign., fold. engr. plan, lge-fold. engr. plate with coats of arms & 7 engr. portrs. (of which 2 lge-fold.). 4°. Cont. cf., spine w. raised bands, w. gilt dec. & red label. (Upper spine end torn, corners a tad bumped, both paste downs detaching, ex libris loosely inserted, some yellowing of the text, print of Pieter Florisz. w. tear of approx. 8 cm into the image, otherwise a clean, complete, soundly bound copy).

FRIESLAND -- SCHOTANUS, C. Beschryvinge v.d. Heerlyckheydt van Frieslandt tusschen 't Flie end de Lauwers. (Franeker), J. Wellens, (1664). (8), 280 pp. W. engr. ti., full-p. engr. coat of arms, 32 (of 35) double-p. & fold. engr. maps & 10 (of 11) double-p. engr. city plans w. (in the upper margin) fine panoramic views by B. Schotanus à Sterringa. Fol. Cont. vellum. (Paste downs detached, upper hinge partly split (but holding), endpapers replaced, some wormholes in inner margin lightly affecting a few of the images, map of Friesland: lower 3rd reinforced w. paper, map of Oostergoo: right-hand 3rd loose (not torn!) until ca 5 cm from the lower margin, same map small tear in the crossing of folds, map of Ferwerdadeel bound upside-down, otherwise clean & tight).

FRIESLAND -- SCHOTANUS, C. De geschiedenissen kerckelyck ende wereldtlyck van Friesland oost ende west; tot 1583. (&) Tablinum d.i. brieven ende documenten dienende tot de Friesche historie. Franeker, J.B. Wellens, 1658. (32), 148, 929, (25) pp. 2 parts in 1 vol. W. engr. ti., engr. coat of arms & 17 engr. portrs. Fol. Later cf., spine w. raised bands & gold dec. (New endpapers, engr. title-p. w. repaired outer margin, some prints w. outer margin cut off short, text block w. slight waterstaining to the lower margin throughout).

(GUICCIARDINI, L.) Beschryvingh der Neder-landen. Soo uyt Louis Guicciardyn als ander vermaerde schrijver kortelijk voor-gestelt (...). Hier benevens zijn d'aenmerckelijckste Steden met hare aftekeningen verciert. Amst., J. v. Meurs, 1660-1662. 2 vols. (35), 432, (12); 578, (10) pp. W. 2 diff. fronts., 2 fold. engr. & 61 double-p. engr. of Belgian and Dutch cities. 12°. Cont. vellum w. overlapping sides. (Spine of vol. 1 torn horizontally, hinges weak, catalogue description pasted on first free endpaper, prints cut off very close to margins).

GUICCIARDINI, L. Description de touts les Paysbas, autrement appellez. La Germanie Inferieure. Ou Basse Allemagne. Amst., H. Laurents, 1641. (12), 606, (38) pp. W. engr. title, heraldic engr. (v° letterpress title-p.) & 78 (for the greater part full-p.) engr. views. 4°-obl. Cont. vellum w. red speckled edges. (Discreet blind stamp on ti-p., lvs. Eee3-Eee4 bound before Eee1-2, some marg. stains in places, sl. browned).

HAARLEM -- AMPZING, S. Beschryvinge ende lof der stad Haerlem in Holland. Mitsg. Petri Scriverii Laure-kranz voor Laurens Koster van Haerlem, eerste vinder vande boek-druckerye. Hrl., A. Rooman, 1628. 2 parts in 1 vol. (88), 520, (6); (2), 124 pp. W. engr. front. by Th. Matham, 17 (double-p./fold.) engr. plans/views/plates by/after W.O. Akersloot, J. van de Velde II & P. Saenredam, engr. portr. of Laurens Jansz. Coster by J. van de Velde II, 2 woodcut printer's devices of Rooman. Sm-4°. Cont. mottled cf. w. raised bands, richly dec. gilt back, gilt floral border on both sides, mottled edges & red label. (Top of spine chipped, joints split/broken, upper margin faintly stained in places, sl. yellowed, margins cut).

HEUSDEN -- OUDENHOVEN, J. v. Beschryvinge der stadt Heusden. Amst., J. Hartig, 1743. (12), 496 pp. W. 1 engr. ti-vign., 1 fold. plan, dedicatory engr., 1 fold. view on the town, 4 full-p. engr. views by A. v.d. Laan & S. Fokke after A. de Haen & G. v. Oostrom. 4°. Cont. hcf. w. brown label. (Spine ends & corners a bit dam./worn, stamps on paste down & ti-p., sl. browned).

HONSELAARSDIJK -- ALLARD, C. Hollands lustpark, besluitende zijn Britannische majesteits hof-gebouw tot Honslaardyk met alle des zelfs prachtige byzonderheden, naar 't wezen afgebeeld. Amst., (c. 1700). W. engr. ti-p. & 17 engr. platesof the estate and the garden by C. Allard. 4°-obl. No bind. (Ti-p. a bit dust-soiled, margins sl. frayed in places).

LE ROY, J. Castella et praetoria nobilium Brabantiae coenobiaque celebriora ad vivum delineata aerique incisa in quatuor partes divisa complectentes agrum Lovaniensem, Bruxellensem, Antverpiensem, et Sylva-Ducensem (…). Antwerp, H. Thieullier, 1696. 4 parts in 1 vol. viii; iv; iv; iv pp. W. engr. front., engr. ti.-vignette, engr. colour scheme for coats of arms, and 120 plates as follows: 3 double-p./fold. plans/maps, 22 double-p./fold. views, 6 full-p. plates and 89 plates w. tog. 182 engr. views, the major part after J. v. Croes, F. Bauduin and W. Hollar, by Casp. Bouttats, Harrewijn, a.o. Fol. Fine 18th c. marbled cf., both sides bordered by broad gilt vegetal roll, spine raised in compartments and richly gilt, marbled endpapers. (Upper joint split (but binding sound), a bit age-toned, 1 fold. plate a bit torn on fold (but without loss of image), but altog. a very fine copy w. crisp and strong impressions).

OUDENHOVEN, J. v. Out-Hollandt, nu Zuyt-Hollandt. Vervangende een generale beschrijvinge, mitsg. de privilegien, keuren, (etc.). Dordr., A. Andriessz., 1654. (20), 621, (27) pp. W. engr. front. by W. Hondius. 4°. Cont. cf. w. raised bands, richly dec. gilt back & brown label. (Spine ends chipped, corners bumped, else a good copy).

POLDER MAPS -- DELFLAND -- KRUIKIUS, N. & J. 't Hooge Heemraedschap van Delfland met alle de Steden, Dorpen, Ambachten, Litmaten, Polders, (etc.). (N.pl.), 1712. Engr. ti. in 2 parts, engr. general map & 25 numb. double-p. engr. maps (each measuring 515 x 590 mm) by T. Doesburgh, L. v. Anse, J. & J. Deur & P. Sluyter after N. & J. Kruikius & A. Houbraken (forming, when put together, a wall map of 260 x 280 cm). Lge-fol. Cont. mottled cf., gilt dec. spine raised in bands, discreet gold inscription on both sides. In custom slipcase. (Endpapers replaced, several maps unobtrusively & skillfully repaired).

POLDER MAPS -- DELFLAND -- KRUIKIUS, N. & J. 't Hooge Heemraedschap van Delfland met alle de Steden, Dorpen, Ambachten, Litmaten, Polders, (etc.). (N.pl.), 1712. Engr. ti. in 2 parts, engr. general map & 25 numb. double-p. engr. maps (each measuring 515 x 590 mm) by T. Doesburgh, L. v. Anse, J. & J. Deur & P. Sluyter after N. & J. Kruikius & A. Houbraken (forming, when put together, a wall map of 260 x 280 cm). Lge-fol. Cont. mottled cf., w. raised bands, richly dec. gilt back, gilt lozenge shaped centerpiece on both sides, surrounded by 3 gilt dec. borders. (Spine ends dam./gone, extremities a bit rubbed, a few tiny marg. rep., some maps split on fold. in lower blank margin, but else fine with the maps in good condition).

POLDER MAPS -- RIJNLAND -- (DOU, J.J. & S. v. BROECKHUYSEN). 't Hoogheymraedschap van Rhynland. (...) vernieut, geämplieert en gecorrigeert (...). (N.pl.), 1687. W. 12 maps on double-p. leaves (= tog. 174 x 168 cm), and the etched border by R. De Hooghe, which was added to this 2nd edition, consisting of 3 double-p. & 8 single-p. leaves with the coats of arms of the dike-reeves, and 2 engr. cartouches w. the patent of the "Staten", all superbly coloured and partly heightened in gold. Lge-fol. Cont. mottled cf., spine raised in bands w. gold dec., sides elegantly dec. in gold, bound in all probability by the Necklace Bindery at Leiden (active between 1735 and 1795). (Spine ends dam., some wear to sides & extremities, lower corner of backside neatly repaired, some marginal yellowing & foxing, images largely untouched and colours magnificently crisp & bright).

POLDER MAPS -- RIJNLAND -- (DOU, J.J. & S. v. BROECKHUYSEN). 't Hooge Heemraedschap van Rhynland. ((...) vernieuwd, geamplieerd en gecorrigeerd (d. M. Bolstra)). (Amst., I. Tirion, 1746). W. engr. title on 1 double leaf, 12 engr. maps on double leaves (tog. forming a wall-map of c. 186 x 168 cm), & 1 engr. w. projected sluices near Katwijk on 1 double leaf, all in crisp cont. colouring. Lge-fol. Cont. cf., skillfully rebacked, spine w. raised bands, dec. in gilt w. red label, sides w. armorial dec. & bands in gilt, all maps mounted on stubs. In custom slipcase. (Slight waterstaining in lower right corner of first 4 maps, maps 7, 8, and 9 skillfully repaired w. paper & Japan tape, the extra map of the Haarlemmermeer not present).

SMIDS, L. Schatkamer der Ned. oudheden; of woordenboek behelsende Nederlands steden en dorpen, kastelen, sloten & heeren huysen, (etc.). Amst., P. de Coup, 1711. (20), 402; (26) pp. W. engr. ti., engr. printer's device on ti-p. & 60 fold. engr. of stately residences, fortifications, etc. by J. Schynvoet after R. Rochman. Cont. cf. w. raised bands, & richly dec. gilt back. (Spine ends sl. chipped, corners bumped, sl. browned/foxed in places).

STRADA, F. The History of the Low-Countrey Warres: relating The Battles, Sieges, and Sea-Fights, betwixt the King of Spain, France, and the States of the United Netherlands. Engl. by R. Stapylton. Lond., S. Thompson, 1667. (10), 143, (1 blank); 83, (1 blank); 58; 24, (44) pp. W. engr. portr. of the translator & 12 (of 13) engr. portrs. (Charles V, Philip II, William of Nassau, etc.). Fol. Cont. cf. w. raised bands, gilt emblem of the "Society of Writers to the Signet" & gilt coat of arms of William Douglas, Duke of Queensberry (1637-95) on both sides. (Bind. partly dam. (small pieces of cf. gone), joints split, corners bumped, old name entries on fly-lvs., a bit foxed in places).

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).

WILLEMSTAD -- OLDENBORGH, P. v. De belegering & verdediging v.d. Willemstad in maart 1793. Dordr./Amst., A. Blussé & J. Allart, 1793. (24), 144 pp. W. engr. silhouette-portr. on ti., 4 fold. views, 1 fold. plan, 2 plates w. silhouette-portrs. Modern cl. w. gold lettering on spine. (A charming print of a contemporary soldier added to flyleaf, some waterstaining towards the back of the text block).

ZEELAND -- CONVOLUTE of 51 ordinances issued by the States of Zeeland. Middelburg, J. Misson / B. de Later / P. v. Goetthem, 1637-88. 51 parts in 1 vol. Cont. vellum w. vellum finger tabs. (Collective title in ink on spine, endpapers replaced, cont. title list w. some annot. in ink in a modern hand in the front, several title-pp. missing, several tabs & a few pages reinforced w. tape, all ordinances numbered in ink in an old hand, modest stamp on flyleaf).

ZEELAND -- HEDENDAAGSCHE HISTORIE, of tegenwoordige staat der Ver. Nederlanden. Dl. 19-20: Beschryving van Zeeland. Amst., 1751-53. 2 vols. W. 2 diff. fronts., 12 fold. maps & plans & 21 mostly fold. views. Cont. h. vellum. (Boards rubbed, some maps a bit delicate or torn, usually at the attachment point, textblock tightly bound & quite clean apart from the usual yellowing).