Cartographer:
RAPIN- THOYRAS, Paul
Engraver:
BASIRE, James
Title:
Plan of the Town and Harbour of Mahon, St. Philips Castle, and its Fortifications.
Stock Code:
7735
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Hand coloured
Atlas:
Mr Tindal’s Continuation of Rapin’s History of England
Size: (W x H):
64.5cm x 39.2cm
25½ inches x 15½ inches
Date:
c. 1745
Price:
£245
A very attractive plan of the harbour, town and fortifications of Mahon with galleons in the sea. It includes a numbered list of the main buildings at top right within a cartouche decorated with anchors, canons, etc. Scale at top left, ships at sea.
Fine condition.