Dunkirk France miniature city view 1672 Mallet charming miniature print

Duynkerke.

(Europe / France / Dunkirk).

Issued 1672, Paris by Mallet.

Charming small 17th century birds-eye view military print. Engraved with lovely hand color. Delightful tiny profile of the city includes early ramparts with sailing ships in the foreground.

Charming miniature prospect view with a cross section of a fortified plan.

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

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.

[R19831].