Most interesting sammelband of c. 30 Amsterdam directories, including: Listings of ship captains sailing to the West Indies; surgeons; apothecaries; solicitors and estate agents; the military; professors, clerics; magistrates, etc.

(AMSTERDAM).

Josia Schouten

Amsterdam

1794

Contemporary green-stained vellum, arms of Amsterdam in gilt at center of each side and dated 1794, fore-edge flap extending nearly over all the sheets, each directory with manuscript numbered vellum thumb-tabs (some minor wear). Thick 12mo.

Interesting to note the presence of Jewish names in several directories. Generally organized by profession, the directory of doctors concludes with a new section entitled: “Joodsche Doctoren” (tab 6; p. 14) which lists the names and street location of twelve Jewish doctors. Similarly, in the section of midwives, the final section is entitled: “Joodsche Vroedvrouwen” and lists Annaatje Andries and Judith Meyers as the two Jewish midwives of Amsterdam (tab 24, p. 12). Additionally, after the directory of brokers, the section “Joodsche Makelaars” (tab 11, p. 43-48) appears. And, in the section of merchants and retailers: the section of “Joodsche Kooplieden” (tab 10, p. 122-128). Provenance: Christie’s New York, The History of the Book: The Cornelius J. Hauck Collection, 27-28 June, 2006, lot 354.