[Delft] Collection of ca. 150 views and historical prints
16th-19th century, various techniques and sizes (occ. defects).
Includes a fine profile view from Meissner, Schatzkästlein, ca. 1630, a rare small plan of the city by Francesco Valegio (ca. 1598, present twice), a fine view of the Stadhuis, Nieuwe Kerk and Groote Markt by Hendrik Spilman after A, de Haan (ca. 1743) and views of the Nieuwe Kerck and Oude Kerck by Coenraet Decker published by P. Smith. Also includes a series of 20 engr. views by Abraham Rademaker, dep. the ruins of the Abdye and Proosdye van Koningsvelt, Konings-Uythof and Kathuyser Klooster, present in 4 different editions, incl. 2x in quires with descriptive text, from Nederlandsche Outheeden en Gezigten and Kabinet van Nederlandsche en Kleefsche Oudheden, and 1x without text on large paper in 19th cent. wraoppers. Sold as a collection of prints, not subject to return (total ca. 150 views).