Mons Hainault Belgium City Plan Fortifications c. 1745 Basire large engraved map
Mons Hainault Belgium City Plan Fortifications c. 1745 Basire large engraved map Mons Hainault Belgium City Plan Fortifications c. 1745 Basire large engraved map Mons Hainault Belgium City Plan Fortifications c. 1745 Basire large engraved map Mons Hainault Belgium City Plan Fortifications c. 1745 Basire large engraved map
$ 225.00

Mons, the Capital City of Hainault in Ye Low Countries, Taken by Ye French in 1691, Restored to Ye Spaniards by Ye Peace of Ryswick in 1697, Retaken by Ye Allies in 1709, and Left to Ye Emperor by Ye Treaty of Utrecht.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Low Countries, Belgium, Hainault, Wallonia, Mons, City Plan, Fortifications).

Issued c. 1745, London for Tinsdale. Engraved by J. Basire.

Fine large mid-18th century engraved city plan. Endless buildings and garden plans are shown in prospect birds-eye view.

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

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 16 1/2" H x 21" W.

Engraved area measures c. 15" H x 18 3/4" W.

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

[R32443].