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Auction 194, Lot 446

"Harderwiick", Blaeu, Johannes

Subject: Harderwijk, Netherlands

Period: 1649 (published)

Publication: Novum ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium Belgicae...

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.4 x 14.8 inches
49.3 x 37.6 cm
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This exquisitely engraved plan view of Harderwijk was published in Blaeu's town book of Netherlands. It shows the city along the Zuiderzee, with spectacular detail of its fortifications and architecture. A key identifies 39 sites of interest. The coats of arms of Gelderland and Harderwijk appear in the upper corners. The title is enclosed by a drape-style cartouche. Latin text on verso.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. IV) #1718.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with a few small spots. There is non-archival tape (masking tape) along the sheet's edges on verso, outside of the platemark.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $80

Closed on 9/13/2023

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