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This image bank contains approximately 1400 digitized images about the history of the printed book in the Netherlands, largely originating from the collections of the KB. The images can be downloaded and used with the stated credit line.
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Title

 Hendrik Pothoven, bookshops in the Great Hall in The Hague, c.1768


Creator

 Pothoven, Hendrik (illustrator)


Year

 [ca. 1768]


Type

 tekening, drawing


Measurements

 35,3 x 42,2 cm.


Related term

 boekhandels


Period

 18e eeuw


Classification

 G: Boekhandel en uitgeverij


Content

 The Great Hall in the Binnenhof (the present Hall of Knights) in The Hague, had developed since the 17th century to become the major centre of the book trade in this city. Books could be sold there without being subject to the inspection of the Hague magistrates. This situation lasted until the beginning of the 19th century. The bookstalls are clearly visible against the side walls.


@description

 Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek


@reproduction

 Den Haag, Gemeentearchief