Amsterdam city guide with map & aquatint view 1827 Maaskamp rare French book
[Europe, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Travel Guides, 19th Century Travel].Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the book.Tableau Statistique, Historique D'Amsterdam ou Guide du Voyageur en Cette Ville.Published 1827, Amsterdam by E. Maaskamp. French language tourist guide.300 pages. Includes a large fold-out city plan map plus an aquatint Amstel river canal view. Publishers list at rear.Period paper binding, cover title gilt lettered. Contents remain clean and sound. Scarce.Book measures: 5 5/8" H X 4" W. [V2306]. Map [actually dated 1812-see Hameleers below] titled Platte Grond der Stad Amsterdam- drawn by E. Maaskamp- engraved by G. H. Koning. City view titled : Vue du Blaauwe-Brug de l' Amstel interieur, actuellement appelle de Halvemaans Brug Hameleers, Kaarten van Amsterdam, 147- noting 2 distinct versions, ours clearly being the 1st ed. (shown as close-up detail) which depicts the nieuwe waal still wit