1720. Image dimensions: approx. 13 x 16.5 cm Original copperplate engraving by Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733). -- with a tiny hole in the picture, otherwise in good condition. || Original copper engraving by Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733). -- with tiny hole in the image, otherwise in very 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 responsible 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.
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