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Auction 113, Lot 449

"[Lot of 3] Ichnographia Naksgoviae muniti Laalandiae Oppidi… [with] Nackschovia [and] Ichnographia Arcis et Oppidi Nicopiae…", Pufendorf, Samuel, Baron von

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Histoire du regne de Charles Gustave, roy de Suede

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.2 x 9.5 inches
31 x 24.1 cm
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Three fine maps of forts in Lolland. First is the bay and shipping lane into Nakskov. The fortifications of the city are depicted along with the route of the attacking Swedish navy. Second provides a bird's-eye view of the fort at Nakskov. And third is a bird's-eye plan of the fort of Nykobing. All are decorated with fine title cartouches and picture-frame style borders.

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Condition: B

Bit of uneven toning.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $85

Closed on 12/7/2005

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