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Auction 110, Lot 483
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"Manheim…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Germany

Period: 1696 (published)

Publication: Les Forces de l'Europe

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.4 x 8.8 inches
29 x 22.4 cm
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Charming plan of the fortified city and citadel at Mannheim prior to its destruction in 1689, during the War of the Palatinate Succession. Title cartouche features a river god and a soldier. Nicolas de Fer held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV's court. He was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenth century.

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Condition: A+

Slight plate ink residue in corners.

Estimate: $110 - $150

Sold for: $85

Closed on 3/2/2005

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