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Auction 115, Lot 614

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

Subject: Spain

Period: 1730 (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 of the vicinity of Tarragona shows 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 Isaac Basire.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $170 - $220

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/21/2006

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