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Auction 112, Lot 392

"Gothebourg Ville Forte port de Mer sur l'Ocean de la Province de Westro-Gotland au nord de destroit appelle le Sond", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Sweden

Period: 1695 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l'Europe

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.5 x 7.4 inches
31.8 x 18.8 cm
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Charming bird's-eye plan of the fortification of the city of Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden. 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.

References: Pollak #21.

Condition: A

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/28/2005

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