Coloured, superbly engraved plan of Amsterdam by an anonymous cartographer showing a detailed view of the late 17th century city, its canals and harbour. The map, which was based on Jan Jansson’s 1657 example, appears to have been first issued in an earlier state by Johannes Janssonius van Waesberge II in 1682 and by Gregorio Leti in “Teatro Belgico” ca 1690. Details of the map were updated to reflect recent improvements including the development of the Plantage in the western part of the city and this updated version was issued by Frederick de Wit in his atlas of town plans published from 1694 – 1706. This example, which does not contain de Wit’s publisher’s inscription, is like the example owned by the Rijksmuseum. The plan is sumptuously decorated with the coat of arms and seal of the city at the top, a cartouche of mythical beings presided over by Neptune with his trident and a harbour filled with dozens of sailing ships. Three keys on the sides and bottom centre of the map identify 172 places of interest and a further 26 defensive strongholds ringing the city. Blank verso. A lovely example of this uncommon map in excellent condition. 42.5 cm x 54 cm