Beschrijving
Utrecht, N. Van der Monde, 1834, xii,185pp. 2 large engraved fold out plates, attractive half leather binding, gilt lettering and ornaments on spine, usual wear and tear to spine, top of spine including hinges with minor damage. Bookplate from the library of Prof. Dr. G.P. van de Ven. Gerard van de Ven (1941-2017) was a prominent Dutch scholar, author and professor at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. He was specialised in waterstaatsgeschiedenis (history of water management) and historical geography. He wrote many books, articles and contributed to many publications.