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Auction 114, Lot 404

"Plan of the Investiture of Ostend Surrenderd, 6 July, 1706", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1745 (circa)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.8 x 14.2 inches
47.8 x 36.1 cm
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Very attractive map of Ostend and the surrounding countryside. The map illustrates an important battle in the War of Spanish Succession. A large fleet of ships is shown advancing along the coastline. A decorative cartouche contains a legend and the title is at bottom. Engraved by J. Basire.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/1/2006

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