Jan Wagenaar – Amsterdam, in zyne opkomst, aanwas, geschiedenissen, – 1760-1768

Jan Wagenaar – Amsterdam, in zyne Opkomst, Aanwas, Geschiedenissen, Voorregten, Koophandel, Gebouwen, Kerkenstaat, Scholen, Schutterye, Gilden en Regeering – First Edition – 13 Volumes – 1760–1768A complete set of the first edition, consisting of all 13 original volumes, published in Amsterdam between 1760 and 1768.This monumental work by the Dutch historian Jan Wagenaar (1709–1773) is one of the most important and comprehensive historical studies ever published on the city of Amsterdam. It covers the city's origins, political development, trade, guilds, churches, architecture, institutions and civic history, and is richly illustrated with engraved plates, city views and folding maps.The set is bound in contemporary full leather bindings with gilt spine decoration. All title pages are present. The books remain in good, honest 18th-century condition with expected wear consistent with age.ConditionComplete set of 13 volumes.Contemporary full leather bindings.All title pages present.Includes engraved plates and folding maps.Please note: a small number of engraved plates are missing. The set is therefore not entirely complete with regard to the illustrations. Otherwise, the books are internally clean and well preserved.A highly desirable eighteenth-century reference work and an impressive historical set for collectors of Dutch history, Amsterdam, topography and antiquarian books.13 vol. 262-523-512-504-439-306-612-788-473-476-445-543-492pp. Incl. 13 titelpages,14 fold-out... lees verder bij Catawiki