Large c1743 Hand colored ANTIQUE MAP-NAVAL ATTACK CAMARET BAY Coast of BRETAGNE - $225 - (Atlanta, GA)
CIRCA 1743 BEAUTIFULLY HAND COLORED MAP PRINTED "FOR M'r TINDAL'S CONTINUATION OF M'r RAPIN'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND" - entitled: "PLAN of the ATTACK OF CAMARET BAY on the COAST of BRETAGNE through which lies the HARBOUR of BREST" - MEASURES 20" x 15" IN SIZE A wonderful very large format and beautifully engraved HAND COLORED 20" x 15" folding copperplate printed map entitled: "PLAN of the ATTACK of CAMERET BAY on the COAST of BRETANGNE through which lies the HARBOUR of BREST." Published in RAPIN'S in 1743. Original HAND COLORED copperplate-engraved map. Includes: A: The fleet at anchor.B: Ships appointed to attack the Batteries of the Enemy which are observed by using the Boats of the Cahn.C: The same ships cannonading the Batteries of the Enemy and favouring the descent.D: Boats of soldiers for the descent.E: Rocks on which seven of our ships stranded.F: Intrenchments of the Enemy defended by Infantry.G: Battery playing upon the back part of the Intrenchment.H: Round Tower mounted with cannon.I: Batteries.L: Batteries of Mortars.M: Cavalry posted to observe us.N: Cavalry that arrived after our retreatO: Ships of the Enemy disarmed in the river of BrestStriking plan showing the details of the battle at the mouth of Cameret Bay. Includes a battle plan, numerous ships, and two massive cartouches. Engraved From: The History of England. Cartographer: Paul de Rapin (25 March 1661 – 25 April 1725), sieur of Thoyras (and therefore styled Thoyras de Rapin), was a French historian writing under English patronage. Engraved by James Basire (1730–1802), also known as James Basire Sr. Some edge wear / minor scuffing is consistent with age and use but overall displays nicely. Good margins of varying widths. No tears. Fine supple paper - not dried out. Sent flat under shrink plastic on foam core. Please see all photos as they are part of the description. A better than average copy because of the hand coloring and good margins - unlike examples when this occasionally surfaces. …
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