Engraver:
James Basire
Title:
PLAN of the City of BOUCHAIN situated upon the Rivers SENSETTE and SCHELD in the County of HAINAULT.
Stock Code:
6949
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
Mr Tindal’s Continuation of Mr Rapin’s History of England.
Size: (W x H):
46.5cm x 35.5cm
18½ inches x 14 inches
Date:
c1745
Price:
£45
Bird’s eye view of this city in Northern France, showing sites of military significance during the War of the Spanish Succession. Decorative cartouche in top right corner is surrounded by cannons, cannon balls and spears, within the cartouche is an “Explanation” referring to points identified by letter within the map itself.
Very good condition.