This is the book 'Oud Amsterdam 1600-1790', a 1923 publication based on P. Fouquet's Nieuwe Atlas van Amsterdam. The work offers a detailed look at the historical architecture and cityscapes of the Dutch capital during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The book features a hard cover with a linen or paper binding featuring a gold-colored imprint of the title and the coat of arms of Amsterdam. Inside are numerous black-and-white reproductions of engravings depicting prominent buildings and locations from that era, such as the Eilandskerk and the Admiraliteits-Magazijn. The texts accompanying the images are written in both Dutch and French. The copy is in age-appropriate condition, while retaining its structural integrity. The pages display the authentic discoloration characteristic of antique paper, which contributes to the historical character of the object. This book is a valuable addition for collectors of Amsterdam city history or enthusiasts of historical cartography and printmaking. It comes into its own in a classic library, on a reading table, or as part of a collection of antique books.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBeige, Brown, GoldMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height44 cmWidth30 cmDepth6 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, usagesign-corneredge-wear