The 'Oude and Nieuwe Hollantse Boeren lieties en Contredansen' were originally published during the first two decades of the 18th century (1700-1716).

They are not the only or earleist collection of similar material: in 1644 Jacob van Eyck published the 'Speel-goddinne', 'De Fluyten Lusthof' was published in 146 and a second aprt in 1649. 'De Hollantse Schouburgh' appeared from 1697-1716.

the 'Boerenlieties' collection was re- published in fascimile in 1972, editor Marie Veldhuyzen.