Title: “Prospect der Stadt Riga von jenseit der Duna da der General Lieut Flemming mit den Saxischen troupen zu berennen kam A. 1699 d. 12 Febr. da die Duna zugefroren.” & ” Prospect der Stadt Riga von Liflandischer seiten unter bloquirung des Konigs von Polen A. 1701.” Description: Extremely rare copper engraving views of siege of Riga. Top wiev shows the city from across the Duna, when General Lieutenant Flemming came to attack with the Saxon troops on 12 February 1699, when the Duna froze. Lower wiev shows the Riga under the blockade of the King of Poland in 1701. The engraving comes from the book of Samuel Faber “Ausfürliche Lebens-Beschreibung Carl des XII, Königs in Schweden…”, published in Vol. 1-9 Nuremberg, Frankfurt & Leipzig 1703. Publisher: Johan Lithen (1663-1725) Sheet size: 43,2 x 33,7 cm Year: 1703 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Professionally cleaned. Margins extended. This is an original antique map published in 1703 and not a modern copy or reprint. On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
