1759 – G. C. Kilian – Plan der Memel

Title:                      “PLAN der Königl. Preussisch. Stadt und Festung MEMEL in Brandenb. Preussen…​”​
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Description:
Rare plan of the city of Memel (now Klaipėda). It is detailed view of the year 1757 25th of June march of the Russian army to Prussia and the siege of the Memel fortress from land and sea during the Seven Years’ War. Published in Kilian’s atlas “Kriegs atlas”, in Augsburg, 1759.

Cartographer:    George Christophe Kilian (1709-1780)
Leaf size:                30.0 x 19.0 cm

Frame size:           49.5 x 44.5 cm
Year:                      1759
Technique:           copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. Contemporary hand coloring. High quality wooden frame and special Art Glass.
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This is an ORIGINAL antique map published in 1759 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity