Engraver:
J. Basire
Title:
PLANof the WORKS of the CITY of MESSINA, one of the strongest and most considerable cities of SICILY and a fine SEAPORT
Stock Code:
2287
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Later colour
Atlas:
Mr Tindal’s Continuation of Rapin’s History of England
Size: (W x H):
47cm x 36cm
18½ inches x 14 inches
Date:
c1745
Price:
£300
A fine, clear plan of Messina, showing the fortifications with an explanatory key in cartouche, at lower right, many ships in the harbour, and at sea
Excellent condition. Mounted size 70 x 61cm