Insula, Vulgo Lille, Belgice Riissel - Antique map

Author: Blaeu, Joan

Publisher: Blaeu, Joan

Published: Amsterdam

Publishing year: 1652

Lille. "Insula, Vulgo Lille, Belgice Riissel". Orig. copperplate engraving, J. Blaeu, 1649. With ornamental title cartouche with explanatory notes (1.-6.) and 2 coats of arms. 38:49 cm (15 x 19 1/4 inch.). Printed on paper with wide margins sized 52:63 cm.

Koeman IV, map 2346, ed. 43:113 (1652 Lat.). - A birds-eye-view and fortification plan of the city of Lille in northern France from Blaeu's Theatrum Urbium Belgicae.

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Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, Insula, Vulgo Lille, Belgice Riissel, copperplate engraving, Joan Blaeu, Theatrum Urbium, Städtebuch, 1649