PLAN OF THE CITY AND CITADEL OF ANTWERP

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Probably one of the most attractive and detailed plans of Antwerp.Beautiful cartouche proclaiming "A strong ,Large,and Beautiful City on Ye River Scheld,in the Dutchy of Brabant,subject to Ye Queen of Hungary". Ships,Compass rose etc.Added margin at top of map to facilitate framing but there is no loss of map surface.Uncoloured as issued.V.good condition.

code : M192

Cartographer : Isaac Basire

Date : 1744 London

Size : 41*49cms

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Isaac Basire (1704-68),Famous for many maps most commonly a great number in Tindalls continuation of Rapin de Thoyras' History of England. He also contributed maps to the entlemans magazine.His son james(1769-1822) and grandson (1796-1869) also named James; these four generations of Basires were all engravers. Their longetivity produced overlapping careers, which has led to difficulties in attribution of some works..