Amsterdam Holland Nederland rare city guide 1744 Haarlem Dutch w/ 22 view plates

(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Low Countries, Netherlands, Holland, Amsterdam, Illustrated Books).Gebouwer, Gezichten, en Oudheden der Stad Amsterdam.Published 1744, Haarlem, by Johannes Marshoorn.410 [412] pages. Text in Dutch. Illustrated throughout with 22 copper engraved plates (apparently lacking engraved frontis) containing likely over 100 different miniature views around the city.Appears to be a rare mid-18th century guide book to the city of Amsterdam.Old 1/4 cloth binding (likely late 19th century), smooth spine, gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers.Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina a