Nymegen Stercke Stadt in Gelderland met de nieuwe Fortificatie door de Heer Coehoorn....

Large impressive and rare plan of the Nijmegen by Covens & Mortier. With title inside the blind city, several ships on the river, animals and hills around the city.

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

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.