Hardcover
1986 · Houten
by Vogelsang, Hans (text)
Houten: Van Holkema & Warendorf, 1986. Third revised. Hardcover. vg to fine. Folio. 175pp. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine, in original illustrated dustjacket, black and red lettering on spine. Color photograph frontispiece. "These Memories of Amsterdam contain about two hundred sketches, detailed drawings and paintings. They are a selection from the many drawings and paintings Anton Pieck made during and after his frequent visits to Amsterdam... The architecture, clothing, and other requisites in the historical scenes have been accurately documented with the help of old engravings and paintings. The only area in which he had to take some liberties was in the arrangements of the persons." (Introduction). Beautifully illustrated in color and b/w drawings and paintings by Anton Pieck. DJ with very light wear along edges and small stain at head of spine. Binding with very light wear along edges. DJ and binding in very good, interior in fine condition.
(Inventory #: 45806)