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Auction 112, Lot 521

"[Lot of 4 - Poland]", Pufendorf, Samuel, Baron von

Subject: Poland

Period: 1697 (published)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
15 x 11.5 inches
38.1 x 29.2 cm
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Superb panoramic views depicting battles in what was known as the Bloody Deluge in Polish history. 1) Conflictus prope Dirschaviam... depicts the battle of Dirschov on the Vistula River in August 1657; 2) Ichnographia Arcis munitissimae Tinzchinensis….. features the fortifications and village of Tenczynek; and 3) Delineatio Geometrica Arcis et Ciuitatis Marienburgensis in Borussia….. is a fine bird's-eye plan of the castle at Marienburg. 4) Ichnographia Oppidi Mevae….. / Srazburgum….. Includes two bird's-eye plans of the fortifications at Mevae and Srazburg. Each surrounded in an elaborate border and embellished with ornate cartouches. Size varies slightly.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $275

Closed on 9/28/2005

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