{"product_id":"gravelines-northern-france-aa-river-1673-antique-priorato-hand-color-city-plan","title":"Gravelines Northern France Aa River 1673 antique Priorato hand color city plan","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e Graveling \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e (Gravelines, North France) \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eby Gualdo Priorato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003ePublished in Wien, 1673 by Michael Thurnmayer for \" \u003cem\u003e Schau-Blatz des Niederlandes \u003c\/em\u003e \".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e Fine late 17th century folio engraved plan of this north European town. With beautiful full hand color which greatly enhances the visual appeal of the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of the plan is the clear delineation of the early fortified walls which still enclosed the city in the 17th century. The various early entrances through gates into are clearly visible as well as the early flow and pattern of canals. Important public buildings are depicted as are windmills and guard towers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eIn Good+ condition. Paper gently wrinkled, some marginal brown speckling along top edge which is not offensive, overall the map is clean and very attractive, well worthy of display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eOtherwise remaining clean and well-preserved overall, still an entirely pleasing example of this charming 17th century city plan which will look lovely if displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eSheet measures c. 17 7\/8\" W x 12 7\/8\" H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eEngraved area c. 15 5\/8\" W x 11 3\/4\" H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eFolio. Original fold line as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eTooleys \u003cem\u003e Dictionary of Mapmakers \u003c\/em\u003e , vol. 2, p. 227 (Gualdo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eGraesse, \u003cem\u003e Tresor de Livres Rares et Precious \u003c\/em\u003e , V III, 166 [noting this earliest\/ first printing although other later printings were issued].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e[R3924]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro -Historical Investments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68371503382751,"sku":"gww1793761039256","price":67.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/0873\/8015\/files\/gravelines-northern-france-aa-river-1673-antique-priorato-hand-color-city-plan_1.jpg?v=1793761047","url":"https:\/\/shopwearfashion.shop\/products\/gravelines-northern-france-aa-river-1673-antique-priorato-hand-color-city-plan","provider":"Glenda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}