Luffman, John
1804

Antique plan of Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp

DESCRIPTION: 
"Antwerp, fine city of France in the department of the Scheldt; heretofore the capital of the Austrian Brabant, and once the mistress of the commerce of Europe. Latitude 51.13 North. Longitude 4.29 East from London."
So reads the description of this neat antique plan of the walled town of Antwerp, Belgium. Published 1804 by John Luffman in "Select Plans of the Principal Cities, Harbours, Forts etc. in the World." Luffman (1776-1820) was a London goldsmith, engraver, and publisher.

Luffman shows double defensive walls around the rather large town with a street plan. Includes the Citadel at the southern end of town and two forts across the Scheldt river along the "Dyke of Flanders". A legend at left is keyed to several important locations including: The Cathedral; Town House; Fort Isabella; St. James; St. George; St. Walburg; St. Andren; St. Michael; the Exchange; and Meer Street. Two additional forts are identified as Terre de Flanders and Fort St. Laurent.

Publisher's attribution at bottom margin reads:
"Engraved and Published Feb 1, 1804 by J. Luffman, No. 28 Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London."

CREATOR: Luffman, John

PUBLICATION DATE: 1804

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Belgium

BODY OF WATER: Scheldt River

CONDITION: Very good  Wide margins and on strong paper. No notable issues other than minor age-toning as is common.

COLORING: Attractive outline and wash hand-coloring.

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 5 " x 7 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 7

PRICE: $200

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