"Vue des masures de l'Abbaye de Melross" - Melrose Abbey Roxburgshire Scotland Schottland

Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733):

Published by Leiden, 1707

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Original Kupferstich von Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) von 1707. -- Blattmasse: ca. 15 x 17 cm. -- links knapprandig, sonst gut erhalten. || Original copper engraving by Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) from 1707. -- with a narrow margin on the left, otherwise in good condition. || The Dutch publisher Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was best known in his time for the maps and atlases he published. However, Van der Aa did not limit himself to producing his own work, he is also resposible for publishing various pirated editions of foreign bestselling books, as well as other illustrated publications. He began his career in his hometown of Leiden, where he started working as a Latin trade publisher in 1683, and his ambition was to become the city's most famous printer. This came true in 1715, when van der Aa was appointed as head printer for the city of Leiden and its university. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 10. Seller Inventory # 244331

Bibliographic Details

Title: "Vue des masures de l'Abbaye de Melross" - ...

Publisher: Leiden

Publication Date: 1707