A proclamation issued by the Amsterdam municipality restricting the transport and storage of black powder. It was undoubtedly prompted by the infamous Leiden gunpowder disaster that occurred on 12 January 1807. This tragic event resulted in the explosion of hundreds of barrels of black powder, claiming 151 lives and demolishing over 200 structures in the heart of Leiden.
Amsterdam municipality trying to prevent a gunpowder disaster, 1807
€ 175,00Price
De raad der stad Amsterdam, in aanmerking neemende, dat het hoogstbelangrijk is, dat de goede orders op het vervoeren en bewaren van buskruid binnen deze stad en derzelver jurisdictie, behoorlijk werden naargekomen en agtervolgd…
Amsterdam, Stadsdrukkerij, 20 January 1807.
1mo (ca. 52 x 44,5 cm). Slightly browned, edges lightly frayed.
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