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Auction 115, Lot 464
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"Plan of the City and Citadel of Lisle", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: France

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication: Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.4 x 14 inches
46.7 x 35.6 cm
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Bold plan shows the elaborate fortifications and the city of Lisle. The chart is oriented with northeast at top by a decorative compass rose. Engraved by Isaac Basire. Title in decorative cartouche is, "Lisle A strong and rich City in the Earldom of Flanders, taken by the Allies in 1708, and restor'd to the French King by the Treaty of Utrecht."

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Condition: A

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $75

Closed on 6/21/2006

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