Diksmuide Belgium miniature city view 1672 Mallet fortification military print

Dixmude.

(Europe / Belgium / Diksmuide).

Issued 1672, Paris by Mallet.

Charming small 17th century print. Engraved with lovely hand color.

Charming miniature prospect view with a cross section of a fortified plan showing the ramparts around the city below.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Text on reverse as always.

Sheet Measures c. 7 1/4"H x 4 1/4"W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 5 3/8"H x 3 1/2"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3, pp. 196.

[R19829].