[Polder maps. Copy in plano] N. & J. Kruikius. 't Hooge Heemraedschap van Delflant

met alle de Steden, Dorpen, Ambachten, Litmaten, Polders, etc. N.pl., 1712. Obl. large folio. Contemp. mottled calf w. raised bands, gilt and ribbed spine, gilt lettered 'Delflant' on both sides, remnants of 8 ties, engr. title on 2 lvs., followed by engr. general map in splendid handcol. and heightened w. gold, and 25 numb. engr. maps (each measuring 515 x 590 mm) by T. Doesburgh, L. v. Anse, J. & J. Deur & P. Sluyter after N. & J. Kruikius & A. Houbraken (forming, when put together, a wall map of 260 x 280 cm), all in plano (unfolded), several maps flanked by fine large armorial cartouches.

Binding weak on upper inner hinge, covers worn and lacking portions of leather, the 2 title lvs. w. central waterst., leaf 16 and the final 2 lvs. stained in lower part of the image, the other lvs. marginally waterst. (esp. in upper blank margin/ upper inner corner), occas. sm. tears. Despite the defects, an acceptable copy in plano, very rare.