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Auction 94, Lot 272

"A Plan of Breda with the Adjacent Countries", Jefferys, Thomas

Subject: Netherlands

Period: 1747 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 8.2 inches
25.4 x 20.8 cm
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Detailed plan of the walled city at center and about 10 miles of surrounding countryside. Extends to include Clundert and North Fort, Oudenbos, Hoogstraten and Dungen. Beautifully engraved to show mountains, swamps, forests, and fields. Simple cartouche and compass rose. Dark, crisp impression.

References: Jolly GENT-50.

Condition: B

Binder's cut at neatline 2 inches long at right bottom corner, else fine.

Estimate: $40 - $50

Sold for: $60

Closed on 3/7/2001

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