Historical city view of Zittau

Lot 1531 limit € 20

Copperplate engraving, "The place Zittaw in OberLausitz, as it was fortified in A. 1632 by Obr. Kegel, together with the siege A. 1643", bird's-eye view, in the lower corners inserted representations "Presse am Frauenthor" and "Presse bei der Wasserpfort", from: "Matthäus Merian d.Ä., oder detailed and powerful description of all and every memorable story...", framed behind glass in a passe-partout, signs of age (including center fold, min. creases), sheet section approx. 30 x 38 cm, with frame approx. 48 x 56 cm