Subject: Belgium
Period: 1656 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
14.2 x 10.6 inches
36.1 x 26.9 cm
Fully engraved and detailed plan of Limburg and vicinity depicted during one of many a battles during the Eighty Years' War. The walled city is perched on a hill and shows individual buildings, towers and battlements. Attacking forces are shown across the river. A legend locates 8 buildings in the city. Decorative cartouche features two soldiers with spear and musket. View of a battle in lower portion of map.
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Condition: B
Dark impression on hand-laid paper. Two tiny worm areas nearly invisible unless held to light.