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Auction 112, Lot 439

"Beffort Forteresse Situee au pied des Montagnes de Vauge…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: France

Period: 1696 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l'Europe

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.7 x 8 inches
27.2 x 20.3 cm
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Bird's-eye plan of the fortifications of Belfort. 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.

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Condition: A

Light foxing in blank margins.

Estimate: $70 - $90

Sold for: $55

Closed on 9/28/2005

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