Amsterdam. General view from the sea with numerous ships in the harbour. With two coat-of-arms. Engraving by Caspar Merian (Frankfort on the Main 1627 – Holland 1686) printed from 2 plates. (1654.) 21 x 71 cm.

Opened up by 24 object marks the

marvellous  panoramic  view

is one of the most wanted ones from Merian’s Topography, here from the volume of the Netherlands published by Matthäus’ youngest son Caspar. – With the inevitable folds, otherwise very fine, broadmargined impression.

The value of Merian’s views for once based on their natural depiction recorded on the spot, then on their careful execution in the plate. This all though has to be “estimated all the higher as the turmoil of the 30-years-war … caused the greatest difficulties”.
Offer no. 8,581 / EUR  1176. / Export price EUR  1117. (c. US$ 1687.) + shipping

“ At this time we are on our boat … I hope you extend the same faith in me as I have in you in paying for this sizable sum in advance (sight unseen) in the expectation of delivery … Best regards ”

(Mr. P. C., July 22, 2002)