Mons, Belgium - c.1705

Cartographer:

de Fer

Full Title:

Mons, Ville Capitale du Hainaut, aux Francois il y a de l'Eau dans les fossez de la Ville et beaucoup de Marais aux environs, qui sont formez par un Ruiss eau nomme la Trouille qui entre dans la Riviere d'Aisne qui se decharge a Conde dans l'Escautil y a des Escstuses qui peuz ent Inonder un grand pays, les ouvrages sont en partie R'evetus, et en partie de Terre sur le haut de la Ville, car elle s'eleve comme une Collins, Il y a un Chateau qui nest pas considerable."

Published:

c.1705, Paris

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A pleasing early 18th century plan of Mons, Belgium.

 In VG+ condition overall, lovely full hand color, a well preserved example. Title at bottom left, imprint at upper right and a key identifying 10 specific locations on the plan at upper right. Uncommon plan thus.

Sheet measures c. 10" H x 13 5/8". Image area measures c. 7 5/8" x 11 1/8".

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Item #: 60319
Item Title:

Mons

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