1703 – J. Lithen – Der Stadt Narwa
1,200 €
Title: “Prospect der Stadt Narwa Als Ihro Königl: May: von Schweden Carl der XII Selbige A. 1700 20/30 Novemb: ruhmligst ent. setzte und den Czaar Peter Alezevitz gantzlig schlung und verjagte. ”
Description:
Extremely rare copper engraving view of the Battle of Narva, Estonia, on 30 November 1700. It was an early battle in the Great Northern War, a Swedish relief army under Charles XII of Sweden defeated a Russian siege force three to four times its size.
The engraving comes from the book of Samuel Faber “Ausfürliche Lebens-Beschreibung Carl des XII, Königs in Schweden…”, published in Vol. 1-9 Nuremberg, Frankfurt & Leipzig 1703.
Publisher: Johan Lithen (1663-1725)
Sheet size: 45,7 x 33,3 cm
Year: 1703
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition. Professionally cleaned. Margins extended.
This is an original antique map published in 1703 and not a modern copy or reprint.
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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