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Auction 113, Lot 642

"Plan of the Camp of Tarragona", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: Spain

Period: 1745 (circa)

Publication: Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 14.2 inches
47 x 36.1 cm
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An attractive plan the vicinity of Tarragona showing its military defenses and the surrounding hills, some of which are marked as being impractical for the cavalry. The chart is ornamented with sailing ships and a decorative scale of miles cartouche. Engraved by J. Basire.

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Condition: A

Light printer's ink smudge at bottom.

Estimate: $170 - $220

Sold for: $140

Closed on 12/7/2005

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