Amstellandsche arkadia of beschryving van de gelegenheit, toestant en gebeurtenissen van Amstellandt [...].

2 vols, 8vo: [16]-400, [2]-327-[9] pp. (sl. foxing and soiling, sl. waterstaining).

Cont. vellum, gilt spine on 5 raised bands, blind-stamped covers with central medallion (marg. wear). Nice copy.

First edition of a historical overview written as a travelogue by the versatile wine merchant Daniel Willinks (1676-1722), completed after his death by Gerrit Schoemaker. The first vol. enriched with 39 engravings (frontisp., a portrait of Willink and 37 views), the second vol. with 33 engravings (frontisp. and 32 views) and a family tree of the lords of Amstel. Illustrations by, i.a., F. Ottens, I. Smit, J.C. Philips. Ref. Haitsma Mulier/Van Der Lem 522. - Frederiks & Van den Branden p. 891. - STCN. Prov. Libr. stamp (blind tooling).