Amsterdam City Hall Description w/ 4 Architectural Views 1782 Dutch guide book

Amsterdam City Hall Description w/ 4 Architectural Views 1782 Dutch guide book

(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Low Countries, Netherlands, Holland, Amsterdam, City Hall, Architectural Views, guide book). Beschriyvinge Van't Stadhuis van Amsterdam. Published 1782, Amsterdam by Peter Mortier. 105 pages. Text in Dutch. Four engraved folding plates.

Original marbled paper covers.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper is toned, corners bent or dog-eared, tight, clean, sound internally.

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 rare early city pocket guide 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.

[B11165].

• Condition: Interesting and desirable antiquarian pocket city guide book which remains worthy of ownership despite any flaws described or seen in the listing or pics. Please review images and description for details.

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