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Auction 120, Lot 537
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"Arras, Ville Forte Capitale du Comte d'Artois, une des XVII Provinces…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: France

Period: 1705 (dated)

Publication: Les Forces de l' Europe…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11 x 8 inches
27.9 x 20.3 cm
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A nice plan of the fortifications at Arras during the Battle of Arras (1654), a skirmish which occurred during the Franco-Spanish War, where the French were victorious. It was engraved by Herman van Loon for Nicolas de Fer who held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV's court. De Fer 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

A clear impression on sheet with a repaired hole in the right margin, not affecting map.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 7/18/2007

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