Subject: Northeastern Germany
Period: 1716 (published)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
21.9 x 18.3 inches
55.6 x 46.5 cm
The sheet is divided into four maps of the northeast coastal region of Germany; fortification plans for Stralsund, Stettin and Wismar, and a bird's eye view of the approach from the Baltic Sea and the fortress Neufehr. A lettered key further enhances the intricate design of the fortified cities.
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Condition: B+
A nice impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a coat of arms watermark, light damp stains along the edges of the sheet, and a short tear that just passes the neatline at bottom left that has been closed on verso with masking tape.