Amsterdam 1802 rare City Guide book by Covens w/ plan map & 28 engraved views

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Travel, Tourism, Europe, Low Countries, Netherlands, Holland, Amsterdam, Illustrated Books).

Le Guide D'Amsterdam ou Description de ce Qu'il y a de Plus Interessant.
Published 1802, Amsterdam by C. Covens.
307 pages plus index. Text in French. Profusely illustrated throughout with 28 views (on 14 plates) plus a folding city plan. Rare Covens imprint.

Publisher's plain interim paper card stock wrappers, gilt title label.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this nice guide book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 8 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W.

[B9183].