Platte Grond van de Fortresse Bourtange ten Jare 1742 Nauwkeurig opgenomen. te...

Covens and Mortier
Antique map of the Fort Bourtange, Groningen. Printed in Amsterdam by Covens & Mortier in 1742.

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Description

Large impressive and rare plan of the fort Bourtange (Vestingdorp Bourtange) in Groningen by Covens & Mortier. With a decorative title cartouche, a figural decorated key and a compass rose.

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CartographerCovens and Mortier
TitlePlatte Grond van de Fortresse Bourtange ten Jare 1742 Nauwkeurig opgenomen. te Amsterdam By Covens en Mortier.
Publisher, YearCovens & Mortier, Amsterdam, 1742
Plate Size43.2 x 50.5 cm (17.0 x 19.9 inches)
Sheet Size53.0 x 67.5 cm (20.9 x 26.6 inches)

Condition

On heavy paper, strong and clear impression. Perfect conditions.

Cartographer

Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house Covens and Mortier in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.

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Covens and Mortier: Platte Grond van de Fortresse Bourtange ten Jare 1742 Nauwkeurig opgenomen. te Amsterdam By Covens en Mortier..
Antique map of the Fort Bourtange, Groningen. Printed in Amsterdam by Covens & Mortier in 1742.

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