[River maps. Merwede] Three engraved maps by D. Koster after N. Cruquius

(1) De rivier de Merwede van (omtrent) de Steenen-Hoek, oostwaards-op, tot verby het dorp van Sleeuwyck (...). (2) De rivier de Merwede, van even boven het dorp Steenwyk (...) en Loevesteyn, etc. (3) Caarte ofte afteeckening van de rivier de Merwede van Gorinchem af benedenwaarts, etc. N.pl., ca. 1730. 53.5 x 64 cm (2) and 53 x 63 cm. Final map framed.

The first 2 maps w. tape stains in blank margins and generally sl. stained, all w. vertical folds as publ. Rare complete set of 3 maps, of which the first 2 can be joined together to form one large map. This map set a standard for Dutch river mapping to help find a solution to the frequent flooding of a vast low-lying area along the south river bank called the Biesboch.