Menen Flanders Belgium Fortifications Spanish Succession 1745 Basire city plan State maps & local maps Scarce early 20th century lithographed

Scarce early 20th century lithographed map

The views still rich looking with nice range of tones

The uncredited photographer was almost certainly a professional at the craft

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Menen Flanders Belgium Fortifications Spanish Succession 1745 Basire city plan State maps & local maps Scarce early 20th century lithographedMenin: A Very Strong Town in the Earldom of Flanders, Taken by Ye Allies in the Year 1706 and Retaken by ye French in 1744 (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Low Countries, Belgium, Menen, City Plan, Fortifications, War of Spanish Succession). Issued c. 1745 London by Tindall. Engraved by J. Basire. Mid 18th century engraved city plan. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as