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Auction 133, Lot 453

"Dunkirk A strong Seaport Town in the Earldom of Flanders, in the Low Countries subject to the French", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: Dunkerque, France

Period: 1744 (circa)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.3 x 14.5 inches
49 x 36.8 cm
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Very handsome view of the walled city with its extensive fortifications and surrounding countryside. A key at bottom left lists 40 important sites. Engraved by I. Basire and embellished with a fine title cartouche incorporating a raging sea battle.

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Condition: A

The bottom margin has been trimmed nearly to the title.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Unsold

Closed on 9/1/2010

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