[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. All approx. 53 x 63 cm. All fold., mild foxing, 1 w. sm. tear. Rare complete set of 3 maps; 2 can be joined together to form 1 large map. This map set the 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.

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