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A Dutch East India Company VOC almanack for the year 1785

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"D’Erven Stichter’s Comptoir Almanach, Op ’t Jaar onzes Heeren Jesu Christi, 1785. Voorzien met alle de Jaar-, Paarden-, Beesten-, en Leermarkten, alsmede de Vacantien, het Varen der Trekschuiten en Beurtschepen, het Reysen der Posten, etc. Nevens de Maans Op en Ondergang, Door Meindert van Dam." By Meindert van Dam, published by the Heirs of the Widow C. Stichter, Amsterdam, 1784 This thus far unknown edition of the 1785 almanack featuring the Amsterdam coat-of-arms has its original full calf binding with a gilt floral border around the covers, featuring small corner ornaments. The spine is ribbed and decorated with gilt fleurons. Both covers display a central intertwined VOC monogram and the Amsterdam coat-of-arms within a laurel wreath, with ANNO gilt-lettered at the top and 1785 likewise at the foot. Provenance: Collection Cornelius J. Hauck, Cincinnati The title freely translates to: D’Erven Stichter’s Publisher's Almanack, for the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1785. Including all the Yearly, Horse, Cattle, and Leather Markets, as well as the Holidays, the Navigation of Canal Boats and Trade Ships, the Travel of the Post, etc. Along with the Moon’s Rising and Setting, By Meindert van Dam.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1785
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458243161072

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