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November 17, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Morant, Philip (1700-1770) engravings by John Pine (1690-1756) A Chart Shewing the Several Places of Action between the English and Spa

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2687BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 17, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Morant, Philip (1700-1770) engravings by John Pine (1690-1756) A Chart Shewing the Several Places of Actionbetween the English and Spanish Fleets. [from] The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords: representing the several engagements between the English and Spanish fleets in the memorable year 1588. London: J. Pine, 1739.
Copper-plate engraved map within an elaborate compartment, with a map of the British Isles, and the coast of France, with the relevant ships, fleets, and storms in place, within an elaborate allegorical frame featuring four rondelles to represent important battles and events of the 1588 battles between the Spanish and English; hand-colored, matted, the central fold reinforced on the verso, printed on heavy paper, 26 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

John Pine, House of Lords, London, British Isles, France