[Amsterdam maps and plans] Funke. Amsterdam. 1872-1873 Col. lithogr. plan by A. Braakensiek, 35 x 41.5 cm, present in 3 eds. by G.L. Funke, 1872 and 1873 (2x), the first two eds. w. titles and extensive text verso, the final ed. under passepartout and fully backed w. thin paper, without text verso. W. folds (publ. as booklets), one of the 1873 plans a bit yellowed/ foxed and w. sm. tears repaired w. sellotape. Hameleers II, 235, first, second and fourth eds. Our copy of the 4th ed. (w. caption "Ontwerp tot aanleg van paardenspoorwegen te Amsterdam" at the top) is handcol. instead of printed in colours. (total 3)

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