[Book binding. Naamwijzer] 3 convolutes with lists of names & residences 1787, 1790, 1805

each with 12 parts by various publishers in one vol., fine contemporary (original?) binding in uniform green vellum with tab insertable in pocket on front board, all three with the arms of Amsterdam in gilt stamping within border and with corner decorations to both boards, gilt backs, 12mo (good copies with some traces of use).

Attractive pocketbooks with all possible names and addresses organised within 12 titles by various publishers. Essential, annually published "yellow pages" for the wealthy citizens of Amsterdam, enabling to find their way to all relevant institutions and persons. Incl. names and/ or addresses of "Regeerders", hoogheemraden Zeeburg and Diemerdijk, the admiralty, professors, preachers, military commanders, fire department officials, merchants [always the largest part], insurers, real estate agents and sollicitors, also an almanac and a specie-boek. The year 1805 also contains lists of names of pharmacists and midwives. (total 3)