[Waterstaatskaarten] Lot with 7 maps

Schiermonnikoog 2. 1873. Folio, coloured lithograph of Schiermonnikoog and adjoining areas with explanations regarding sea defence works, polders, water levels etc. Harlingen 2. 1873. Harlingen 3. 1873. Stavoren 1. 1873. Stavoren 2. 1873. Enkhuizen 2. 1883 and Medemblik 2. 1867.

The highly detailed large-folio "waterstaatskaarten" (ca. 50 x 70 cm.) have all been printed in colour-lithography, the surrounding texts in letterpress. The maps contain an abundance of information and text regarding water management. Besides water levels and some history, the border text also lists details on pumps, works of arts etc. and lists the administrative division and a description of the Amsterdams Peil. Leaves with minor imperfections (total 7).