Antique Map-NIJMEGEN-PLAN-FORTIFICATION-NETHERLANDS-de Leth-1740

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‘GRONDTEEKENING DER STAD NYMEGEN.’

– Detailed engraved map of the fortified city of Nijmegen, with a key to important landmarks. The city is depicted with star-shaped fortifications and a surrounding moat along the Waal River.

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Medium: Engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 25 x 20.5 cm (9.84 x 8.07 inch). Image size: 18.2 x 17 cm. (7.17 x 6.69 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

NIJMEGEN-PLAN-FORTIFICATION-NETHERLANDS | MAP-NIJMEGEN

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From; Nieuwe geographische en historische atlas van de zeven Vereenigde Nederlandsche provintien, published by Hendrik de Leth, Amsterdam, 1740-1766.

Biography engraver: Hendrik de Leth (1703-1766) was a Dutch engraver, publisher, and cartographer. He was the son of Andries de Leth and took over the family printing business, producing maps, city views, and atlases. His Nieuwe geographische atlas is one of his most significant works.

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Dimensions 20 × 25 × 1 cm

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