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Antique Map Auction Sale No. 115 - closed 6/21/2006

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Lot #443: "Environs, de Dunquerke, de, Furnes, et de Nieuport" Nicholas de Fer

Antique map chart Environs de Dunquerke de Furnes et de Nieuport
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Estimate:
$140.00 - $180.00
Sold for: $100.00

Lot 443
By: Nicholas de Fer
Subject: France and Belgium
Date: 1705

Publication: Les Forces de l' Europe…

Condition: A
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Color: hand color

Size: 12.3 x 7.3 inches
31.3 x 18.6 cm

Fine chart displays the vicinity of Dunkerque and Niewpoort on the France/Belgium border. The map provides an excellent view of the rivers, lakes and canals, and the many fortifications in the region. Embellished with a nice title cartouche. Nicolas de Fer held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV's court. He was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenth century.




Ref: Pollak #21, p. 40.

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