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Auction 117, Lot 571

"L'Abbaye de St. Martin Pres Treves", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Germany

Period: 1691 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l' Europe…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 8.4 inches
27.9 x 21.3 cm
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This plan shows the fortifications of the Abbey of St. Martin on the banks of the Moselle River. 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, pp.40-43.

Condition: A

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $50

Closed on 12/6/2006

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