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Auction 109, Lot 415

"Plan of the Investiture of Ostend Surrenderd, 6 July, 1706", Tindal, Nicholas

Subject: Belgium

Period: 1751 (circa)

Publication: Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.5 x 14 inches
47 x 35.6 cm
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Very attractive map of Ostend and the surrounding countryside. The map illustrates an important battle in the War of Spanish Succession. A fleet of ships is shown along the coastline and a huge army is shown advancing on the city. A decorative cartouche contains a legend and the title is at bottom. Engraved by J. Basire.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 12/1/2004

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