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"Massilia. Marseille", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Marseille, France

Period: 1645 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:

13 x 8 inches
33 x 20.3 cm

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A lovely view of the oldest city in France with individual buildings, ships, and even windmills illustrated. The bustling harbor is well defended by forts on three islands along with a floating gate at the harbor entrance. In the foreground rising above the city is the Abbey of St. Victor.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-23a #55.

Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with light dampstains at top that just the touch the border and some minor foxing mostly in the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/27/2022

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"Massilia. Marseille", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Marseille, France

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

13 x 8 inches
33 x 20.3 cm

A lovely view of the oldest city in France with individual buildings, ships, and even windmills illustrated. The bustling harbor is well defended by forts on three islands along with a floating gate at the harbor entrance. In the foreground rising above the city is the Abbey of St. Victor.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-23a #55.

Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with light dampstains at top that just the touch the border and some minor foxing mostly in the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/27/2022

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"Massilia. Marseille", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Marseille, France

Period: 1645 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

13 x 8 inches33 x 20.3 cm

A lovely view of the oldest city in France with individual buildings, ships, and even windmills illustrated. The bustling harbor is well defended by forts on three islands along with a floating gate at the harbor entrance. In the foreground rising above the city is the Abbey of St. Victor.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.MERI-23a #55.

Condition: B+

On watermarked paper with light dampstains at top that just the touch the border and some minor foxing mostly in the blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 4/27/2022

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13 x 8 inches
33 x 20.3 cm