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"Huyum Vulgo Huy", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Huy, Belgium

Period: 1649 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

20.8 x 16.3 inches
52.8 x 41.4 cm

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This superb bird's-eye view of the walled city of Huy along the Meuse River was published in Blaeu's town book of Belgium. The Gothic collegiate church dominates the center of the town and a castle sits atop a hill overlooking the town. The city's coat of arms is at top right.

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Condition: A

Excellent impression on a sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There are a few faint dampstains, marginal foxing and toning, and an archivally repaired chip in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/22/2022

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"Huyum Vulgo Huy", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Huy, Belgium

Period: 1649 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20.8 x 16.3 inches
52.8 x 41.4 cm

This superb bird's-eye view of the walled city of Huy along the Meuse River was published in Blaeu's town book of Belgium. The Gothic collegiate church dominates the center of the town and a castle sits atop a hill overlooking the town. The city's coat of arms is at top right.

References:

Condition: A

Excellent impression on a sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There are a few faint dampstains, marginal foxing and toning, and an archivally repaired chip in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/22/2022

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"Huyum Vulgo Huy", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Huy, Belgium

Period: 1649 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:

20.8 x 16.3 inches52.8 x 41.4 cm

This superb bird's-eye view of the walled city of Huy along the Meuse River was published in Blaeu's town book of Belgium. The Gothic collegiate church dominates the center of the town and a castle sits atop a hill overlooking the town. The city's coat of arms is at top right.

References:

Condition: A

Excellent impression on a sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There are a few faint dampstains, marginal foxing and toning, and an archivally repaired chip in the bottom margin.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 6/22/2022

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20.8 x 16.3 inches
52.8 x 41.4 cm