[Rotterdam] Collection w. 87 col. and uncol. prints, views and maps rel. to Rotterdam
16th to 19th cent. Diff. sizes and techniques. Approx. 85 items, including: (1) Two views on one leaf (39.5 x 51.5 cm) by Braun & Hogenberg, one view on Rotterdam (19 x 49 cm) and one on Gouda (18 x 49 cm). Both w. title, coats of arms and a sm. cartouche w. Latin expl. Middle fold w. thin paper and backed w. paper strip. (2) A large view on Rotterdam by C. Merian, seen from the Maes river, composed of two joining two plates w. title and coat of arms on top. Image: 20 x 70 cm. (3) A "Kaart van de beneeden rivier de Maas en de Merwede van de Noordzee tot Goringhem" by M. Bolstra after N. Cruquius, composed of two joining plates w. title and scales, fully coloured copper engr., meas. 18.5 x 72 cm. Ca. 1760. Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.
Added: (4) Engraving Koninginnebrug Rotterdam. Frans de Groen, ca. 1930. (5) View on Rotterdam, seen from the Maas river. Ca. 1900. Signed 'W.H. Jintes '(1855-1915). Watercolour, 37.5 x 55.5 cm. (total 87)