DESCRIPTION: Small, neat, antique plan of the Belgian coastal town of Ostend shown surrounded by water on 3 sides and by Vauban-style defensive walls with numerous bastions. 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.
Description of the town at bottom reads: "Ostend, a considerable port and city of the French Republic in the department of Lys. It is 22 miles NE of Dunkirk and 10 W. of Bruges. Latitude 51.14 N. Longitude 5.0 E. of London."
Luffman shows thick, double defensive walls around the town with a street plan. Includes the harbor at the east end and Key Creek to the south. A legend at left is keyed to several important locations including: the town house; the great church; St. Martins; the great square; the new market, the key gate; the west gate; the beast market; and coffers (piers). The plan is drawn at low tide with the coffers high above a large expanse of exposed beach.
Publisher's attribution at bottom margin reads: Engraved and Published Nov 1, 1803 by J. Luffman, No. 28 Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1803
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Belgium
BODY OF WATER: North Sea
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: $145
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