Description: Title of the map:"PLAN DE LA VILLE D'AIR et du FORT ST FRANCOIS...." Unusual and large copper engraved plan of the citadel of AIRE-SUR-LA-LYS & FORT ST FRANCOIS, renamed Fort Gassion in 1872, in Picardia, France, drawn by Capitaine F.H. Weber in 1710 when the city was besieged by the Prussian army during the War of the Spanish succession. The plan shows the 3 attacks that the city had to undergo between September 12 and 30, 1710. To the north and the south of map, we can see flooded lands. This system of voluntary flooding has been invented by Vauban for the defense of the city. With reference table.The map is engraved by P. Devel. Size with margins : 48,5 x 60,8 cm / 18,8 x 23,6 inches Condition : good condition. Edition : by Eugene Henry Fricx (1644-1730), Bruxelles, 1711, XVIIIe Century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you
Price: 80 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-01-15T10:35:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Year: 1711
Date Range: 1700-1799
Country/Region: France
