Heverlee (abbey) – Monasterium Heverlense fundatum a Guilielmo Duce de Croy et de Aerscot et. Anno 1521
by
Antoon Sanderus, Renier Blokhuysen
Detail
Date of first edition: 1726-1727, engraved by Blockhuysen
Date of this map: 1726-1727
Dimensions (not including margins): 35,5 x 45 cm
Condition: Excellent. Wide margins. Triple vertical folds as published.
Condition rating: A+
From: Chorographia Sacra Brabantiae, (originally 1659, Sanderus)
Price (without VAT, possibly to be added): €450,00 (FYI +/- $499,50 / £400,50)
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