Title: “Prospect von der glorieuse Descente und Action welche Ihro Königl. May: von Schweden König Carl XII. Anno 1701 den 9. Iulÿ. beÿ Riga uber die Duna gegen die Sachsischen Vorgenomen… ” Description: Extremely rare copper engraving view of military operations in Riga, Carolus XII troops crossing the river Daugava and clashing with the Saxons. 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: 42,3 x 32,1 cm Year: 1703 Technique: copper engraving Condition: Good condition. Professionally cleaned and pasted on archival paper. 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
