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Auction 204, Lot 461

"Tabula Ichnographica Accuratissima Brunsuigae... / Accurate Ichnographische Vorstellung der Haupt-Stadt und Vestung Braunschweig...", Seutter/Lotter

Subject: Braunschweig, Germany

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23.1 x 19.3 inches
58.7 x 49 cm
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A lovely bird's-eye plan of Braunschweig (Brunswick) and the surrounding countryside. The city streets and impressive fortifications are graphically depicted. Over 40 locations are identified in a numbered key at bottom left. A compass rose orients north to the top right of the sheet. The charming distance scale is depicted as a ruler laying across a fallen tree branch.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a small worm hole in the image at top left and marginal soiling.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 6/18/2025

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