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An engraving depicting a village scene at Halfweg. On the right, a canal contains a "trekschuit" (towed boat). In the distance sits a large, three-story building, the Gemeenlandshuis. On the left, houses and people on a path are visible. Plate number 9 is printed in the lower right corner of the image border.
An engraving of the Zwanenburg estate, the regional water board office (Gemeenlandshuis) of Rijnland. The grand building is shown from a perspective displaying both the front and side facades. It features a central pediment and several chimneys. A small bridge and an arched portal are on the left. In the foreground, figures, dogs, and a horse-drawn carriage are present. Plate number 10 is printed in the lower right corner of the image border.