75/5562 Groenewegen, G. (1754-1826). "Verzameling van Vier en tachtig Stuks Hollandsche Schepen." Rott., J. van den Brink, n.d. (1786-1801), letterpress title and 7 series of 12 engravings each (1st series incl. engr. title), ±13-15x12,5-15 cm., sl. later hcl., obl. large 8vo.

- Hinges of 2nd series sl. weak (holding on cords); a few prints w. some tiny foxed spots. Binding sl. worn along extremities. A fine copy.

= Complete set of all 7 series (marked A to F, the last series without letter), each print w. series letter, number (1 to 12) and title engr. in caption. The 2nd state (of 3) of this fine series of Dutch sailing vessels. See De Groot/ Vorstman p.8 ("The most specialized artist in the field at the end of the eighteenth century was Gerrit Groenewegen, with his views of the port of Rotterdam and his series of eighty-four ship types, which was published in instalments"), p.20ff and no.191-202. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LXXVII.