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Auction 120, Lot 514
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"Le Fort Louis... [on sheet with] Le Fort de la Kenoque... [and] Le Fort Francois…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1691 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l' Europe…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.6 x 7.6 inches
26.9 x 19.3 cm
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This plan illustrates three large fortifications that were designed by the great military engineer, the Marquis de Vauban in and around Dunquerque. It was engraved by Herman van Loon for Nicolas de Fer who held the title of Geographer at Louis XIV's court. De Fer was one of the most prolific publishers of plans of European cities in the late seventeenth century.

References: Pollak #21, p. 40.

Condition: A

Nice impression with attractive color. The sheet has small worm track in the right blank margin.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 7/18/2007

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