80/2799 [Atlases]. Blaeu, J. Toonneel der steden van de Vereenighde Nederlanden, Met hare Beschrijvingen./ Toonneel der steden van 's Konings Nederlanden. N.pl., J. Blaeu, n.d. (Amst., 1649), 2 vols., (12); (6)p., 2 engr. titles and 204 double-p. plates w. maps, plans and bird's eye views, 19 single-p. plates w. maps/ plans and bird's eye views, most plates w. letterpress text on verso, contemp. unif. gilt panelled overlapping vellum w. gilt central ornament on both covers, ties, a.e.g., folio.

- Fine large complete set (57x38 cm. (binding)) of Blaeu's two townbooks of the Low Countries, nowadays rarely on the market in this near mint condition, with very wide margins (56x35,5 cm. (leaf)) and in attractive uniform contemporary bindings. Condition: fine/ very fine, w. the following unobtrusive points: very few sm. wormholes; one leaf lacks sm. part of upper left corner in blank margin; vol.1: a few thumbstained spots; vol.2: ±25 leaves sl. dampstained in blank outer margin. Bindings have some minor defects and corners are sl. bumped as usual; nevertheless in fine condition.

= Koeman Bl 68B and Bl 69B: "This second volume also shows some minor amendments, compared with the former edition of the 'Stedenboek'." A monument of Dutch cartography, the "Townbooks" of Blaeu show the Netherlands and present day Belgium in their full splendour, depicting in the plates both the fortifications of the towns and cities as well as the conglomerates of their buildings in detailed plans. SEE ILLUSTRATIONS PLATE XC.