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Auction 189, Lot 428
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"Munitissimae Urbis. Luxemburgi. Vernacule Dictae, Luxembourg. Tabula Ichnographica", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Luxembourg

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Theatrum Ichnographicum Omnium Urbium

Color: Black & White

Size:
22.8 x 19.3 inches
57.9 x 49 cm
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This lovely bird's-eye view shows the fortifications around the city and includes a numbered legend identifying 30 locations on the plan. Churches are marked with a cross. The title cartouche is flanked by columns and surmounted by the city's coat of arms. This is the second state with the addition of the compass rose, distance scale, and privilege.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. IV) #2504.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a sturdy sheet with a "P" watermark and light toning and a few tiny chips and tears all confined to the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $550 - $700

Unsold

Closed on 9/14/2022

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