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Auction 120, Lot 536
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"Plan de Strasbourg", Mortier, Pierre

Subject: France

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l'Europe

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.9 x 8.8 inches
32.8 x 22.4 cm
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This is a beautifully engraved and very detailed plan that shows forts, villages, rivers and a grand church in the center of the city. The degree of fortification around the city is exceptional. Extensive table at lower right locates 40 important buildings and places. A simple, yet graceful title cartouche in a drapery style is at top.

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Condition: A

This example has a beautiful impression, bright paper, and very wide margins. Paper hinge remnants on verso.

Estimate: $180 - $240

Sold for: $130

Closed on 7/18/2007

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