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Auction 111, Lot 535

"A View of Casal, a very strong City and Castle in Italy, taken by the Duke of Savoy in Decemr. 1706", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: Italy

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication: Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England

Color: Black & White

Size:
19 x 14.2 inches
48.3 x 36.1 cm
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A very well rendered birds-eye panorama of the fortified town and surrounding countryside. Every building is visible as is the large surrounding moat, walls and towers. The military fort is within the fortification, but also has its own fortifications. A large and handsome view of the city.

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Condition: B

Issued folding, now pressed. Toned along some folds. Paper laid in at binding trim.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $75

Closed on 6/8/2005

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