Plan of Philippsburg, 1688 (Philippsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) 49°13ʹ54ʺN 08°27ʹ39ʺE

An outline plan of the fortifications of Philippsburg showing the French approach trenches begun on 27 September leading to the capitulation of Imperial-held Philippsburg on 29 October 1688. The Imperial garrison was commanded by Field marshal Maximilian Lorenz von Starhemberg (1640-89) and the French were led by Marshal Jacques-Henri de Dufort, duc de Duras (1625-1704) and Lieutenant-General Sébastien Le Prestre, marquis de Vauban (1633-1707). Nine Years War (1688-97). Oriented with south-south-east to top.

The style of the cartography suggests that this may have been drawn sometime in the eighteenth century.

Condition: one fold line; ink smudges. Verso: surface dirt.