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Auction 103, Lot 356

"Plan de Luxembourg Avec ses Nouveaux Ouvragea", Bailleul, Francois

Subject: Luxembourg

Period: 1708 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.7 x 13 inches
42.4 x 33 cm
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Handsome copper-engraved plan of the capital city of Luxembourg that shows extensive walled fortifications. Details streets, castles, fortifications and city walls. Names important areas including Fort du St. Esprit. Block-style cartouche, compass rose.

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Condition: B

Dark impression on thick hand laid paper. Old repair of marginal tear nearly to neatline, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $400

Closed on 6/11/2003

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