[Spain]. - Lot 88

Lot n° 88
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[Spain]. - Lot 88
[Spain]. [Manuscript]. Map of the city of Girona showing the attacks carried out by the Duke of Noailles... (circa 18th century). A small hand-drawn map, 20 x 38 cm on a sheet measuring 25 x 42 cm, in black and red ink, framed on the right side with a yellow wash, 3 columns framed on the left with “Explanation of the City Map” (tears, with no loss of material, approximately 5 cm long at the center fold; marginal soiling). Map of the city of Girona and its fortifications, depicting the attacks led by the Duke of Noailles, “Lieutenant General of the Armies of the Two Crowns,” on December 25, 1710, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map depicts the fortified city and the Mercadal district, the bastions, gates, and defensive works, as well as the forts and positions established on the surrounding heights. A detailed legend on the left identifies the main locations and structures shown. A bird’s-eye view of the fortified town and its surroundings.
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