Cannae, Battlefield of. Vista over the field run through by the Aufidus (today Ofanto), topographically discussible though “because of the contradicting reports by the ancients”, of the “horrible defeat the Romans suffered here by Hannibal 216 B.C.” (Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th ed.). In the middle distance extensive property. Toned wood engraving by Quaatz after Edmund Friedrich Kanoldt (Großrudestedt 1845 – Bad Nauheim 1904) for Adolf Closs, Stuttgart. (1876.) Inscribed: within the subject Edmund Kanoldt Rom 1875 / A. Closs X. (I.) Quaatz (sc.), otherwise typographically in German as above. 19 x 25.8 cm.
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“ … that I have received the parcel in good order. Very well and professional packed indeed. The litho of Mourot is according to my expectations. The drawing is rare. Colouring most probably same time … ”
(Mr. P. v. d. W., June 26, 2003)