H Van Printers (1 results)

Fold. map, printed in red & black [33 x 97 cm.], lithographed by the Gebr. J & H. van Langenhuysen, 's Hage [The Hague], [1892]. In original thin blindstamped blue cardboard case with gilt lettering [17 x 13 cm.].Rare Dutch overview map of the Amsterdam - Rijn Kanaal (also called Amsterdam - Merwede Kanaal) showing the planned course of the canal from Amsterdam to the Merwede at Gorinchem (Gorcum) as it was submitted as a bill in 1881. The map is in German and has two inset maps (scale 1: 15000) with detailed images of the works at Amsterdam and Gorcum, and a frame with a length and cross section(s) of the canal. The map was published together with the case on the occasion of the opening of the canal to shipping on 4 August 1892 by Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Regent Emma in Vreeswijk. - The Gebroeders J. en H. van Langenhuysen were Dutch printers who were active in the late 19th century. They are known for their woodcuts and lithographic prints.…