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Auction 120, Lot 583
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"Augsbourg Ville Imperiale d'Allemagne Tres Considerable du Cercle de Souabe…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Germany

Period: 1691 (circa)

Publication: Les Forces de l'Europe

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.5 x 7.5 inches
29.2 x 19.1 cm
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This plan illustrates the large fortification of Augsburg on the River Lech. 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

There is a tiny wormholes at right neatline and the left margin has a short tear that does not affect map.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $50

Closed on 7/18/2007

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