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Plan de la Ville et Citadelle d'Anvers.

LUCAS, Jean François
[1714].
Engraved map; on the top right, inset map of the Marquisate.
420 by 530mm. (16.5 by 20.75 inches).
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The map shows the city of Antwerp surrounded by its fortifications. On the right is the citadel, with each of the bastions labelled. The plan indicates the city's major buildings including churches, houses, forts, as well as the names of the roads and squares. Below the title is a description praising the city's importance in commerce and its beautiful buildings. A key explaining the city's division in five 'agrondissements' is also included.

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