Belgium old maps, Gent Gand battle plan by Merian 1708

Title: Plan der Belagerung Gent mit denen Aprochen auf der Stadt und dem Citadell angefangen den 25. Decemb: 1708…

Description: Antique Old Town plan of Ghent (Gent -Gand) Belgium.
The map shows the military positions of the armies around the Town during the 5 days siege in December 1708.
Copperplate engraved map with hand coloring, and a title cartouche with explanation box at lower left.

Cartographer: Matthäus Merian.
His main work was in the years 1642 to 1654 Topographia Germaniae, comprising 16 volumes, which were expanded by his heirs to a total of 30 volumes. The lyrics are by Martin Zeiller.
Engraved by Johannes Ammann.

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Size:
Sheet app.: 43 x 35 cm. 16.75 x 13.75 inches.
Image app. 40 x 30.5 cm. 15.75 x 12 inches.
Condition: View overall very good, folds as published.

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