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Auction 120, Lot 511
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"Mechelin [on sheet with] Nitidissime Civitatis Mechlineensis in Medutullio Brabantie ex ac lis: delineatio", Guicciardini, Lodovico

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1612 (circa)

Publication: Beschrijving van Alle de Nederlanden

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.2 x 9 inches
31 x 22.9 cm
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Very nice bird's-eye plan of the fortified city of Mechelen in Antwerpen Province. The Dyle River flows through the city and is diverted fully around the city to a form a circular, protective moat. Two very handsome coats of arms decorate the top and figures overlook Mechelen from a hilltop in the foreground. Published by Blaeu.

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Condition: A

A sound sheet with attractive color. There is some minor marginal toning, not affecting the view.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sold for: $120

Closed on 7/18/2007

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