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Auction 160, Lot 548

"Plan oder Grundriss von der Hochfurstl: Marggraefl: Badischen Residenz Stadt-Carlsruhe"

Subject: Karlsruhe, Germany

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
22.7 x 17 inches
57.7 x 43.2 cm
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This uncommon and intricately engraved plan of Karlsruhe in southwest Germany was published by Georg Nicolaus Fischer and engraved by Johann Baptist Haas. The city's unusual fan-like configuration, with the streets radiating from the central Karlsruhe Palace, is highlighted here. Dense forest surrounds the city on three sides, with a massive park identified as Fasanerie u Hirsch Parck to the east of the city. A key running along the bottom identifies 49 notable locations, including several gardens and churches. The plan is additionally embellished by a coat-of-arms, compass rose, and distance scale.

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Condition: A

A fine impression on a sturdy, watermarked sheet with a few minor spots. In the blank margins there is light soiling and some short edge tears that have been closed on verso with archival material.

Estimate: $900 - $1,100

Sold for: $450

Closed on 11/16/2016

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