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Auction 120, Lot 513

"Gand Ville des Pais Bas Capitale du Comte de Flandre l'une des Plus Grandes Ville de l'Europe…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1691 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l'Europe

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.6 x 6.5 inches
21.8 x 16.5 cm
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Fine fortification plan of Sas-de-Gand engraved by Inselin. 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, p. 40.

Condition: A

Dark impression on a sheet with a couple small worm tracks in the generous margins.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 7/18/2007

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