Mechelen, Belgium - 1711

Cartographer: Foppens.  Engraved by Harrewijn.
Full Title: "la Ville de Malines."
Published: 1806, London

 

A lovely hand colored, engraved early 18th-century city plan of Mechelen, or Malines.   Features a beautiful pictorial cartouche and cupids flying with the city's coat of arms.  Shows the fortified city and the citadel from a birds-eye perspective.  Interestingly, churches are simply indicated with a cross.  Somewhat uncommon and very appealing visually.

In VG++ antiquarian condition.  Original fold line as issued.

 Measures c. 6 1/8" W x 5 7/8 " H.  Image measures 6" W x 5" H. 

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Item #: 55533
Item Title: Mechelen, 1711
Price ($US, shipping not incl.): $95

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