Ghent Flanders Brussels Siege Plan c. 1745 Basire engraved large city plan view
Ghent Flanders Brussels Siege Plan c. 1745 Basire engraved large city plan view Ghent Flanders Brussels Siege Plan c. 1745 Basire engraved large city plan view Ghent Flanders Brussels Siege Plan c. 1745 Basire engraved large city plan view Ghent Flanders Brussels Siege Plan c. 1745 Basire engraved large city plan view Ghent Flanders Brussels Siege Plan c. 1745 Basire engraved large city plan view
$ 295.00

Ghent, a Large City and Castle in Flanders, Twice Taken by Ye Duke of Marlborough in Ye Year 1706 & 1708.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Belgium, Flanders, Ghent, Military Fortifications, Star Fort, City Plan).

Issued c. 1745 London by Tindall. Engraved by J. Basire.

Splendid mid 18th century engraved birds-eye view city plan. Wonderful level of detail, including countless hundreds of individual houses and garden plans.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 16" H x 19 1/2" W.

Engraved area measures c. 14 1/4" H x 18 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R31913].