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JAN VAN DER HEIDEN THE ELDER (1637-1712) AND JAN VAN DER HEIDEN THE YOUNGER
Beschryving der nieuwlyks uitgevonden en geoctrejeerde slang-brand-spuiten, en haare wyze van brand-blussen tegenwoordig binnen Amsterdam in gebruik zijnde. Amsterdam: the heirs of Jan van der Heiden, 1735. 2° (493 x 290mm). Engraved title vignette. 25 engraved plates, 7 double-page, 19 with separately-engraved captions, 20 with descriptive text in Dutch and French, woodcut tailpiece and initials. (Variable light spotting, small tear in second plate.) Contemporary sheep-backed speckled-paper covered boards, the spine gilt in compartments, gilt leather lettering-piece in one, uncut (some rubbing, board edges chipped, head and tail of spine skilfully repaired).
SECOND, ENLARGED EDITION. UNCUT. This work by the van der Heidens (who both held the position of 'Generaale Brandmeester' of Amsterdam) describes and illustrates the use of their newly-invented fire-fighting hose and pump, and some of the major conflagrations of the period. The engravings are remarkable for the skill with which the fires are dramatically depicted amidst the buildings and street scenes of Amsterdam. Cf. Graesse III, p.230-231 (1690 edition).
Beschryving der nieuwlyks uitgevonden en geoctrejeerde slang-brand-spuiten, en haare wyze van brand-blussen tegenwoordig binnen Amsterdam in gebruik zijnde. Amsterdam: the heirs of Jan van der Heiden, 1735. 2° (493 x 290mm). Engraved title vignette. 25 engraved plates, 7 double-page, 19 with separately-engraved captions, 20 with descriptive text in Dutch and French, woodcut tailpiece and initials. (Variable light spotting, small tear in second plate.) Contemporary sheep-backed speckled-paper covered boards, the spine gilt in compartments, gilt leather lettering-piece in one, uncut (some rubbing, board edges chipped, head and tail of spine skilfully repaired).
SECOND, ENLARGED EDITION. UNCUT. This work by the van der Heidens (who both held the position of 'Generaale Brandmeester' of Amsterdam) describes and illustrates the use of their newly-invented fire-fighting hose and pump, and some of the major conflagrations of the period. The engravings are remarkable for the skill with which the fires are dramatically depicted amidst the buildings and street scenes of Amsterdam. Cf. Graesse III, p.230-231 (1690 edition).
Provenance
Paper label with early manuscript accession number pasted onto spine.
E.P. Goldschmidt & Co. Ltd sale, Christie's, London, 8-9 July 1993, lot 113 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. Y-63).
E.P. Goldschmidt & Co. Ltd sale, Christie's, London, 8-9 July 1993, lot 113 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. Y-63).
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