Antique Map-RHEINBERG-GERMANY-FORTRESS-Weege-1753

Map 173: 'Plattegrond van de Sterke Vesting Rhynberk, den 7den february 1703 door de Geallieerden veroverd.' (Plan of the Fortress Rheinberg, conquered by the allies on 7 february 1703.) Rheinberg, Germany. Copperplate etchings and/or engravings on a verge type hand laid paper. Watermark with the Amsterdam coat of arms. Age: 1753. Authenticity guaranteed. Description: This very rare old antique copperplate engraved print originates from: 'Kleyne en Beknopte Atlas, of Tooneel des Oorlogs in Europa, .', published in Amsterdam by David Weege, 1753. First and only very rare edition. This work is a reissue of an atlas published by Erven J. Ratelband en Compagnie, Amsterdam, 1735, enlarged with 25 maps / views. Include maps and views from earlier sources like Jacob Aertsz. Colom (c. 1635) and Daniel de La Feuille (c. 1706). Ref: Koeman Wee 1. Artists and Engravers: The publisher of this work is David Weege (active Amsterdam 1748-1787). Condition: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining. Left margin with 4 small holes from binding, not effecting image. Storage location: C89-32 The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 7.7 inch. The image size is ca. 10.6 x 6.1 inch. The overall size is ca. 31 x 19.5 cm. The image size is ca. 27 x 15.5 cm.…