Brussels
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Detail
Date of the first edition: 1649
Date of this map: 1652
Dimensions (without margins): 46 x 57 cm
Dimensions (including margins): 54,8 x 63,6 cm
Condition: Very good. Copper engraving on strong paper and wide margins. Centre fold as published. Old colouring.
Condition rating: A+
Verso: text in Latin
Map reference: Van der Krogt 672
From: Novum Ac Magnum Theatrum Urbium Belgicae. (= “Stedeboeck”) Amsterdam, J. Blaeu, 164ç; edition 1652; Van der Krogt 43:113, page 2, B
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Brussels
This is undoubtedly the most beautiful map of Brussels. Left and right bottom are two indicative tables with 82 references to buildings on the map.
Brussels today:
In the centre one looks at the Grand Place with the Town Hall (No 22):
Left of the centre is the Cathedral (No 3):
And a bit more towards the left top is the Coudenberg palace (No 1). Almost on the same spot is today’s Royal Palace:
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