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Auction 111, Lot 444

"Perpignan Ville forte Capitale du Comte de Roussillon au Roy…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: France

Period: 1691 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.3 x 8 inches
26.2 x 20.3 cm
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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. This plan illustrates the large fortifications and citadel of Perpignan.

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Condition: A

Couple of tiny worm holes in blank margins and one in distance scale, overall very good.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/8/2005

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