A lovely lot of engravings of ships, engraved by Benard.

A. Marine Pl. XII. Two fishing boats.

B. Pl. XIII. The top image shows a Dutch hourque (or houcre) under full sail and nicely heeled-over. Manned by two sailors, the boat was designed to navigate the canals. The second is a side view of a fine yacht with nice rigging, side-board, and paneled raised stern.

C. Pl. XIV. Two fishing boats. The top image is a side view of the Dutch boat "Cague" with side-board, two masts and huge rudder. The second is a nice quartering bow view of the same boat.

D. Marine, Batiment Appelle Fluste - Pl. XV. Copper engraved view of a warship with a diagram beneath depicting how the winds affect the sails.

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Condition: A

Crisp impressions on bright, watermarked sheets with a few minor spots in the images. There is light toning and foxing along the edges of the sheets.